Skills and business support

Are you a young person interested in pursuing a creative career, or a business keen to join the film and TV sector supply chain?

Support is available in Hertfordshire - explore the resources offered by our partners below.

Resources for young people and local residents

Want to learn more about a specific career?

Watch Hertfordshire Careers Hub’s webinars for young people, featuring local employers, training providers and industry insiders:

Looking for industry training?

CrewHQ supports existing crew, creates career pathways and fosters the next generation of talent through a programme of training and development on site at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Sky Studios Elstree is set to become a training ground for the next generation of talent, providing young people with vital experience, skills and their first jobs in the film and TV industry.

Searching for a job or apprenticeship?

Apply for the latest opportunities on HOP (Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal).

Looking to upskill or retrain?

HOP offers Skills Bootcamps in film, TV and creative media. These short courses are free for learners and open to all adults aged 19+, regardless of employment status.

Resources for businesses

Looking to explore new avenues to growth?

Hertfordshire Futures is delivering business support to SMEs operating within the county’s film and TV sector, or looking to join its supply chain, as part of Government’s Create Growth Programme.

This includes support to help businesses:

  • Secure new commercial opportunities

  • Launch high-value products or services

  • Get investment-ready

Looking to upskill your workforce?

Businesses can enrol employees to HOP’s Skills Bootcamps by making a small contribution towards the cost of the programme. These short courses cover a range of job roles relating to film, TV and creative media, including:

  • Production Assistant

  • Assistant Production Accountant

  • Sustainability Coordinator

  • Leadership & Management