The Industry Skills Board comprising leading industry experts has been created to support Capital City College’s Creative and Digital Skills Academies as they create further opportunities for Londoners.
Capital City College’s (CCC) Creative Skills Academy and Digital Skills Academy are delighted to announce the creation of their Industry Skills Board which aims to offer greater insight into industry needs, training and opportunities.
The newly-formed Industry Skills Board includes a stellar array of industry leaders from across the Creative and Digital Sector.
Graham is the Chair of the Industry Skills Board and a Managing Partner at DXC Technology. With over 30 years of experience in transformation and banking operations, he brings extensive business and IT change skills to the board.
Abdul is Director of Community Relations and Public Affairs at LabTech London and has a wealth of experience across the voluntary and community sector, local government, and the corporate world.
Hamish Mackay Senior Programme Manager for LIFT, a four-borough partnership that supports those from underrepresented backgrounds into careers in Tech, Digital, Creative and Life Sciences. Hamish’s experience spans employment and skills initiatives across local government, and higher and secondary education.
Caroline is the Director of Inclusive Economy at Islington Council, where she leads its pioneering and radical economic development programme. She has also led programmes centering on major regeneration, conflict transformation and business improvement.
Kiron Chavda is the Founder and CEO of B2e Media, a digital media company specialising in the disruption and transformation of procurement, supply chain and technology. Kiron’s expertise includes content and creative strategy, social media marketing, and sales and finance operations.
Kathryn is a Senior Manager of production platforms, graphics and data solutions at SKY TV, where she develops and leads high-performing engineering teams that create cutting-edge broadcast solutions. Kathryn is an accomplished technical leader who is passionate about cultivating talent, championing diversity and inclusivity and empowering individuals within the broadcast industry.
Debbie Akehurst is the Chief Executive of Central District Alliance and Hatton Garden Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). She specialises in building partnerships and delivering strategies that benefit businesses and communities and has extensive experience in property, regeneration, and economic development.
Adrian is the Chief Executive of the British Film Commission and Film London. He has a wealth of leadership experience in the creative industries across both film and theatre. Adrian is also a recognised authority on various film, TV and literature subjects and regularly lectures, writes, broadcasts and curates programmes on these topics.
Michael is Chief Executive of Generation UK & Ireland, a charity which runs skills training programmes to help people facing barriers to employment, targeting in-demand roles across the technology, green skills, and health and care sectors.
The Industry Skills Board will support the Digital and Creative Skills Academies with their diverse industry experience and expert insights. The board will address key challenges, identify emerging trends and support CCC’s Skills Academies in developing further opportunities for students, educators and industry employers.
Capital City College’s Mayor of London’s Skills Academies supports Londoners in completing relevant training and finding meaningful employment across key sectors. CCC’s Creative and Digital Skills Academies support their industries by addressing skills gaps and seeking out opportunities for development and growth ranging from work placements to apprenticeships. Since the Skills Academies were launched in 2022, they have engaged almost 450 new employers, provided training for over 7500 Londoners, and supported around 1000 Londoners into good work.
If you’re interested in joining one of our Skills Academies, why not take a look at the industry-led courses on offer at our Creative Skills Academy and Digital Skills Academy!