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Over 5000 take part in AV industry's National Skills Day

More than 100 companies took part in the first ever National Skills Day for the audio-visual industries which was held on Thursday 26th May.

The event was organised by Skillset (the Sector Skills Council for the audio-visual industries), Broadcast, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, five, BSkyB, Pact and BECTU.

Over 300 events were staged to promote skills development, and Skillset estimate that more than 5,000 individuals took part in activities marking the day. These included a Dr Who master class; from tramp to vamp makeovers with Nicky Hamilton-Jones; job shadowing on screen talent; steadicam workshops; silicon lifecasting; graffiti montages; salsa dancing; stage fighting; and learning how to play the ukulele.

Dinah Caine, Chief Executive of Skillset, said: "The response to the first ever National Skills Day has been overwhelming. Companies across the UK have jumped at the chance to be part of an industry wide event that puts skills centre stage.

"It's extremely positive to see so many organisations seizing the opportunity to promote skills development for their staff giving them access to such a diverse and innovative array of activities. It really has helped to focus attention on the importance of continual professional development to the success of businesses and the need to make it a priority all year round."

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For more information on the events that took place visit: www.skillset.org/nationalskillsday

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