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Your Half Term Update from Global Academy
Industry Partners Update - November 2024
Global Academy
November 06, 2024
Well, another academic year has started off with a bang! ✨
We're thrilled to kick off a new academic year with a refreshed leadership team, new Media and Digital T Level courses, and exciting industry partnerships that inspire our students.
This term, we’ve launched projects with fantastic partners, led workshops on personal branding, and prepared students for next steps in Sixth Form, university, apprenticeships, and beyond.
Ready to get involved? Email [email protected] – we’d love to work together to shape the next generation of creative talent!
Global Academy’s Skills Forum: Bridging Education and Industry for Career SuccessGlobal Academy's Skills Forum brought together teachers and industry pros from companies like Globa, ITV, Warner Brothers Discovery, and Canon to align on key skills for student success. Roundtable talks covered workplace behaviours, tech innovations, literacy, and future skill gaps, enhancing our curriculum’s real-world relevance. Thank you to all those who joined us! |  |
 | Year 11 Students Celebrate Black History Month with Inspiring Media ShowcaseYear 11 students at Global Academy celebrated Black History Month by creating documentaries and outdoor posters on Black icons like Marcus Rashford and the Windrush generation. Their work was showcased across Global’s Outdoor Estate in Hayes and screened at Everyman Cinema, with industry leaders discussing diversity and empowering media narratives at a special event. Click HERE to find out more about this special event. |
Be a T-Level PartnerGlobal Academy has over 70 students taking this qualification this year and we're now looking for industry placements for them for next June | July and Sep | Oct 2025. We're hosting an industry open online event in a couple of weeks time so you can learn more about what is involved. If you would like to join the meeting please register here: https://shorturl.at/EyKXo |  |
Digital Students Attend Futures Summit for Underrepresented Groups
Global Academy’s Digital T Level and Esports students had the unique opportunity to attend the BTF 2024 FUTURES Summit on 10th October in Tottenham, London. This immersive event, organised by Colorintech, is Europe’s largest technology and culture festival, focusing on innovation, inclusion, and providing tech opportunities for underrepresented groups.
At the summit, our students explored a wide array of careers in technology and digital industries, participating in workshops, attending expert-led panels, and networking with industry leaders. They gained invaluable insights into both university degrees and apprenticeships in the tech world, helping them make informed decisions about their future pathways.
Students get hands on work placements with ITV
Global Academy recently partnered with ITV Academy, offering sixth-form students hands-on work placements at Multistory Media, known for hit shows like Come Dine With Me. Students gained valuable insights into TV production, enhancing their skills and inspiring career ambitions. This collaboration reflects our joint commitment to real-world industry readiness for students.
This hands-on experience gave them a deeper understanding of the various roles in TV production. Future TV creators in the making! 🎬✨
GA attend top Audio industry conference
Ten lucky Global Academy students participated in Tuning In 2024, a major audio event themed "Unlocking the Audio Advantage." The event showcased the evolving landscape of audio media, with discussions on new radio brands, podcasting, and the impact of AI in audio planning.
Reflecting on the experience, one student shared:
“It was amazing to be surrounded by so many professionals in the audio and broadcasting industries. Hearing from people like James Rea and the Loud Parade team really opened my eyes to the possibilities in audio and radio, and I loved learning about the creative side of radio advertising. This event showed me how broad the industry is and has inspired me to explore different career paths within media.”
The opportunity to attend Tuning In 2024 provided Global Academy students with valuable industry insights, hands-on learning, and the chance to connect with some of the most influential figures in broadcasting and advertising. It’s these real-world experiences that continue to shape the future media and entertainment professionals trained at Global Academy, giving them the tools and inspiration to succeed and have long-lasting careers in the industry.
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.