This week in celebration of National Careers Week 20234 we are showcasing some of Plymouth’s key sectors, and today we focus on digital careers.
This dynamic and diverse sector includes roles in advertising, design, digital and ICT music publishing, software development, computer games, electronic publishing, video, film, photography, visual and performing, but we know cyber security, automation, health tech and AI are also key areas of growth and opportunity.
Key roles in this sector include:
cyber security officer
software developer
web designer
data scientist
robotics engineer.
Key skills for this sector include:
IT
creativity
dynamic
problem solving
curiosity.
For more localised information on Plymouth’s digital sector, click here for the latest Invest Plymouth Digital Industries Fact Sheet.
There are also a variety of digital networks in Plymouth that you can engage with. These include Plymouth Culture, Plymouth Design Forum and Digital Plymouth.
Looking to train for the digital industries? Outside of school-based provision, there are courses from entry-level to postgraduate qualifications. Achievement Training Plymouth, City College Plymouth, BIT Group, Arts University Plymouth, Plymouth Marjon University and the University of Plymouth are great places to start. You can also access this industry through apprenticeships. Click here for our latest Apprenticeship Bulletin.
To explore specific job roles in the creative and media industries, as well as information on salary, work patterns, the different entry routes and what skills you will need, click here to explore free resources via the National Careers Service.
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