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Your Half Term Update from Global Academy

Your Half Term Update from Global Academy

Industry Partners Update - May 2024

Global Academy
May 28, 2024

Welcome to another edition of our half-term newsletter for our industry partners. We’re excited to share some updates and highlights from Global Academy with you since Easter.

This term was all about the start of our GCSE exams and, for our Sixth Form learners, their Final Major Projects. Our Art and Design students will also be showcasing their work in an exhibition in the coming weeks - do get in touch if you’d like an invite!

We're thrilled to introduce our new IT Pathway, preparing students for the digital future, and announce our expansion to Manchester with training starting this September.

This edition also features highlights from Culture Week, the Canon Learning Day, and the grand finale of our Global Inspire Mentoring Programme.

Launching Our New IT Pathway

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new IT and Digital Pathway, starting this September.

We know that the creative industry are calling out for those with IT and Digital skills and therefore will be launching a new course which prepares students for careers as digital programmers, software engineers, and technicians in the creative industry.

The course combines classroom learning with a 45 day industry placement to provide practical, hands-on experience.

We are eager to collaborate with more IT and digital employers and creative industry teams. If you're interested, please get in touch!

Calling All Young Creatives in Manchester!

We are excited to announce our new free industry-focused alternative to university in partnership with Global, starting this September in Manchester.

Designed for school leavers, this FREE course aims to kickstart careers in the creative media industry and offers real-world experiences, entrepreneurial skills, and networking opportunities.

Students will receive a UAL Awarding Body Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise and collaborate across disciplines, build portfolios, engage with clients, and master key business strategies.

UK’s creative industries bring in more revenue than cars, oil and gas – so why is arts education facing cuts?

Find out more in this article from The Conversation

Goodbye GA Students

This half term, we bid farewell to our Year 11, Year 13, and Year 14 students. We look forward to welcoming most of our Year 11s back in September for their sixth-form courses.

We're excited to hear that many of our Year 13s and 14s are already securing jobs with our industry partners like Global, Wavemaker, BBC, and more. Additionally, students are progressing to higher education courses across the UK to continue their training. Many Year 13s will also advance to the Level 4 programme here at Global Academy and specialized craft courses at Buckinghamshire College Group in partnership with Pinewood Studios.

There’s a lot of talent emerging from Global Academy. If you’re looking to hire the most creative young minds in London, get in touch!

Culture Week Was A Massive Success

At Global Academy, we celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion year-round, culminating in our vibrant annual Cultural Week.

This event showcases our multicultural community with music, fashion, diverse cuisine, and more. The highlight was our spectacular 'Catwalk' event!

We also hosted the Roots to Routes panel, where industry leaders shared their journeys as women of colour, discussing stereotypes, challenges, and achievements. From colourful attire in the fashion show to savouring delicious cuisines at the Feast, Cultural Week had it all.

Year 12 Mentoring Programme Finale

We held a huge celebration event for our Global Inspire programme this half term.

After months of networking and growth, around 30 Year 12 students teamed up with industry experts from Global to gain invaluable insights and build their career confidence. The programme concluded with a significant marketing task where mentors and mentees collaborated to create co-branded products, events, or experiences for Global’s brands.

The day was filled with creative energy as students brainstormed, debated, and refined their ideas, culminating in dynamic presentations to a panel of industry leaders.

The winning team’s innovative campaign earned them an invitation to further develop their concept at Global HQ.

Opening your workplace for tours can inspire students to pursue careers they never knew were possible. We’d love to arrange a visit to your company next!

Our students have the opportunity to test, learn, and engage in broadcast and media projects. We’d love to collaborate with industry professionals to help guide and train our future creatives. Get in touch to find out more.

We are excited to share the remarkable achievements and experiences our students have had this half-term. These projects and initiatives highlight our dedication to delivering a world class education to kickstart the careers for our students for success in the creative media industry.

We are eager to explore future collaborations and opportunities to amplify our impact. If you’re interested in partnering with us or have any questions, please get in touch!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Global Academy is committed to achieving the Quality in Careers standard accreditation, through Education Development Trust. We are focused on achieving the required criteria to become award holders. Education Development Trust is an accredited licensed body for the Quality in Careers standard status for career education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) provision.