Inspiring, educating and informing young people
about careers in media technology
Ever wondered about how to get into a technical career in media?
Rise Academy is here to help by delivering practical media technology experiences, careers resources and sharing work experience opportunities for young people.
Get Involved In 2024
Rise Academy is committed to nurturing the next generation of media professionals by providing comprehensive, hands-on, and innovative educational experiences. These include:
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Schools Workshops – Bringing the magic of media technology to schools.
- Summer Schools – Hands-on experiences in broadcasting
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TeenTech Festivals – Inspiring innovation and creativity.
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Film and TV Skills Fest – Developing practical skills for the media industry.
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Volunteers Resource andTeaching Kits – Supporting teachers and students.
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World TV Day Schools Competition – Celebrating media technology.
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Gen Z Festival – Connecting young people with industry leaders.
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Instagram Shorts Explainer Series – Engaging digital content.
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Industry Census – Gathering valuable data on media technology careers.
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IBC Show “Future Faces” Takeover Day – Providing students the opportunity to experience IBC and take centre stage.
Find the right one for you or your pupils and get in touch!
Coming to your school…Rise Academy Workshops
Teachers – want to bring the magic of TV to your school?
Our rise academy workshops give your students the chance to spend an exciting few days building a TV studio and filming their own show.
Coming to your school…Rise Academy Workshops
Teachers – want to bring the magic of TV to your school?
Our rise academy workshops give your students the chance to spend an exciting few days building a TV studio and filming their own show.
Choosing the right course to get ahead
What qualifications do you need to start your journey to a successful career in media technology?
With a multitude of pathways to choose, how do you know which is right for you?
We are here to help demystify the options out there, from which A level or T level courses are relevant, through to industry relevant apprenticeships and university courses.
Why Rise Academy?
Rise Academy is aiming to inspire, educate and inform young people about the pathways and opportunities for young people into the media technology industry. We are the only organisation that connects young people directly with industry professionals, alongside access to renowned industry companies such as WarnerBros, Discovery, ITV, Sky, BBC, AWS & many more. The Academy provides hands-on practical experience that enables young people to understand what roles exists in the industry, what skillsets they might need and tangible information on how to into the sector.