Channel 4
Jo Taylor- Head of Learning & 4talent
"4talent role is to nurture and develop the next generation across the UK. Working with BIMA and Microsoft as part of this initiative enables us to demystify and inspire young people to experience through creating practical projects the vast and exciting opportunities the creative and technology sector has to offer. I am thrilled that we are hosting the awards at Channel 4 and look forward to working with BIMA in the future."
Microsoft
"At Microsoft we have a passion for students and especially to help them realise their full potential! For this reason we are very excited to be working with BIMA supporting their Schools Digital Challenge and to give students access to the software they need to complete their entries as well as teaching material for their teachers to help them learn how to translate their creative ideas in concrete solutions."
Econsultancy
Ashley Friedlein, CEO
"It's clear that digital is fast changing the way we behave and the way business is done. But we need the right skills and talent to make the most of the opportunities. We train more people in digital marketing and e-commerce than anyone else in the UK but we need that skills and talent development to happen sooner than it is currently. This initiative will help kickstart the next wave of digital pioneers."
Contagious
Paul Kemp-Robertson, Editorial Director
"Contagious has been described as an ‘instruction manual for the future of the ad business.’ So how could we refuse an invitation to support an initiative that sources talent and inspires the future lifeblood of the UK’s creative industries?"
Propel
Emma McNamara, Director
“The size of the digital sector in the UK alone is staggering. Moreover, the potential growth in the space is almost impossible to estimate – it’s simply too big. In the 10 years that Propel has been recruiting in the digital sector there has been a consistent shortage of people with the expertise and understanding required to service demand.
"It’s crucial that young people are shown the enormous variety of career opportunities available in the space, and are given passion for the virtually limitless creative potential that the digital industry offers. After all, they represent the future of the sector.
"That’s why we’re proud to be involved with the BIMA Schools Digital Challenge. Schemes like this are still too rare in our industry, and so it’s crucial that we encourage them as much as we can.”
Speakeasy
Will Akerman, Managing Director
"Speakeasy is a leading national education company delivering key skills to students in schools, colleges and universities. Specialising in vocational, enterprise, workplace and employability skills, we deliver training via a unique blend of tutor led workshops, live theatre, vibrant media and video, and high-achieving ambassadors.
"Our customers include local authorities, corporate clients, NGOs, schools, colleges and universities. Our partners include City & Guilds and the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust."
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT)
Judith Masters, Head of Programme Cultural Networks Specialism and Curriculum Networks Directorate
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Sky Creative
Paul Butler, Creative Director
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