BIMA Education and Public Policy Group

This is where the explanation of the EPP Group will go! Find more information on jobs in the digital sector here. This will be a repository to store all info relating to the....

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'The digital sector will need nearly 300,000 new recruits by 2020 if the industry is to reach its full potential'

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240205466/Economy-needs-300000-digital-workers-by-2020-to-reach-full-potential

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O2 report warns UK economy could lose billions if digital workforce problems are not addressed

'The report comes a month ahead of the Bima D-Day event, which promotes digital careers to young people in the UK by connecting digital professionals from across the UK’s creative sector with schools and colleges. According to the study, around 200,000 of jobs needing filled in the UK digital industry would be best suited to younger people.'

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The Digital Economy needs 750 000 workers

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10281733/Digital-economy-needs-750000-workers.html

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INSPIRING FUTURE TALENT Companies realise that to attract talented young people into the digital media industry, they need to reach them and inspire them - not just before career choices are made, but before degree courses are chosen. BIMA is Inspiring Future Talent through the D-Day initiative.

http://www.bima.co.uk/future-talent/index.asp

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Why working in the digital industry is great...

Here is from one of Amaze's Junior Creatives.

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BIMA - Linking schools with the UK's digital industry

Find more information here on how your agency or school could get involved.

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100 creative companies have signed up for the creative pioneers to offer paid for internships and apprenticeships in the search for next generation digital natives see them listed here.

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The Digital and creative sector is fundamental to the success of the UK’s economy. It accounts for eight per cent of all output; four per cent of all UK exports; provides nearly two million jobs, many of which are highly skilled; and supports the competitiveness of other sectors. It has weathered the recession well and offers significant future potential. 

However, the sector faces a number of performance challenges which must be overcome if it is to realise its potential. This evidence report and summary slide pack outline the performance challenges facing the sector, the ‘real-life’ skills solutions implemented by leading and successful businesses to overcome them, and the benefits from doing so.

- See more at: http://www.ukces.org.uk/publications/er49-sector-skills-insights-digital-creative#sthash.zYKAtnGA.dpuf

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BIMA's D-Day 2012 Amaze @ Bury Grammar School