INSPIRATION

FANCY A FUTURE IN FILM?

The UK film industry is thriving and with new studios planned to grow the facilities at Pinewood (making it the biggest studio space in the world!) predictions are that this industry will need another 30,000 people to meet its workforce needs by 2025 - which means tonnes of exciting jobs and opportunities for young people locally!

Futures Festival is the biggest free event for those looking to start a career in the Film & TV industry At the home of super spies, superheroes and galaxies far far away, the festival aims to inspire, engage and encourage students to consider careers in this incredibly exciting and dynamic industry Dates for this year's event are Friday 24 November and Saturday 25 November and you can register for your FREE tickets now Over 4,000 participants including students, teachers and career changers visited Pinewood Studios last year to meet employers and industry professionals, take part in workshops and attend informative panel discussions.

AT THE CUTTING EDGE: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

What?

Digital technology refers to electronic devices, systems and resources that help create, store and manage data, as well as the businesses that employ them as their main revenue source From Cyber Security Technician and Data Analyst to Software Tester and App Developer, get the lowdown on the people behind the screens here

Why?

With three million digital tech jobs in the UK and a staggering additional 678,000 needed by 2025, the current talent pool is not meeting the demand for tech specialists. Moreover, a lack of digital skills in the current workforce costs the UK economy around £63 billion annually, whilst businesses that adopt digital solutions are up to 25% more productive.

Truly, there has never been a better time to step into the industry

Where?

Buckinghamshire is home to over 3,000 Digital Tech businesses, including Softcat, Xerox, McAfee, Telecom, SAS and Citrix, who all together employ more than 11,000 people However, you don’t need to work in a tech sector organisation to get involved: tech skills are in demand in every area of the economy including the NHS, which is currently undoing a digital transformation.

How?

If you’re an analytical thinker with brilliant problem-solving skills and an eye for detail, all that’s missing is relevant A Level, T Level, apprenticeship certificate or university degree Good luck!