ScreenSkills unveils High-end TV Skills Fund’s Leaders of Tomorrow

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ScreenSkills has unveiled a new cohort of 25 future senior leaders selected for its High-end TV Skills Fund’s Leaders of Tomorrow inclusion-focused programme.

A three-year leadership programme, Leaders of Tomorrow, trains up mid-level professionals across all departments, with mentoring, masterclasses and paid on-the-job training.

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ScreenSkills unveils new cohort of ’Leaders of Tomorrow’

The programme helps them progress to head of department, above the line, or other senior decision-making leadership roles in the future. It aims to support talented individuals, from across the nations and regions, and encourages diversity within industry leadership roles.

This is the third cohort of mid-level high-end TV crew, spotted and recommended by senior peers, to undertake the three-year training.

Twenty-four places on the programme are being supported by the High-end TV Skills Fund with industry contributions from high-end TV productions, with Sky funding an additional place.

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Kaye Elliott, Director of High-end Television, ScreenSkills said: “With a third cohort embarking on the high-end TV three-year Leaders of Tomorrow inclusion focused programme, this long-term investment is already delivering impact by supporting and empowering individuals to move into leadership roles, which will help change the make-up of those in decision making and hiring roles in the future all across the UK. I am confident that these talented individuals, hand-picked by industry for their achievements and potential, are going to make a real difference across different departments and grades as they progress their careers.”

Rebecca O’Connor, Director of Production, Sky Studios added: “We’re delighted to once again be partnering on the High-end TV Skills Fund’s Leaders of Tomorrow programme which enables mid-level talent to confidently step up and fulfil their potential. We are excited to see how this cohort progresses and enters the industry as leaders of the future.”