Find out how we can help you to develop your skills
Already working in the games industry?
Screen Yorkshire supports individuals and companies with continuing professional development, offering:
• Information, advice and guidance
• Up to 50% subsidy towards the cost of scheduled and bespoke courses
• Mentoring support and bespoke consultancy
We support continued professional development across a wide range of learning including courses that are relevant to your job and less job-specific courses such as those which might help you run your business more efficiently, whether you are the biggest regional games developer or a registered sole trader.
Business development is a priority for Screen Yorkshire and as such, we support company directors, who see strong leadership combined with continuous learning as critical in today's business world, with business mentoring. We also encourage skills development that supports business growth in both the UK and international markets.
Under our current four year programme, we aim to strengthen the games sector by developing the regional skills base. Our business development support offered through company training is vital in making sure that your employees have up to date skills and that you business remains competitive. Training can range from a one off scheduled course to a tailor made package developed specifically for your company.
For further support for training in the games industry, go to www.skillset.org/games/
Yorkshire UKDevelopment that's Ahead of the Game
Yorkshire has three of the World's Top 100 best performing studios (source: Develop 100, 2009) plus dozens of other companies developing everything from in-browser Flash games, through mobile phone titles to multi-million-selling triple-A blockbusters for consoles. Yorkshire also hosts a raft of supporting industries with expertise in animation, music, sound effects, voice acting and other digital media.
"The Yorkshire development community is one of the most united in the country and long may it continue to be supported. I always come away from the Game Republic events having learned something myself." Jon Hare, Jagex Games
"I believe that Game Republic perform a pivotal role in aiding, assisting and bringing together the games industry in the Yorkshire region. Team17 is delighted to be associated with both Game Republic and Screen Yorkshire." Martyn Brown, Team 17
