YouTube, BBC kick off creator economy training program in the U.K.

Creators in the U.K. have asked for more professional services that can help them level up their careers. And YouTube has answered the call. The video platform has teamed up with the BBC and the National Film and Television School to launch a multi-city training program catered to creators and other digital media professionals. Through a nationwide slate of workshops and events, YouTube and the Beeb are aiming to incubate a new generation of polished personalities. The program, which kicked off in Birmingham on May 14, will begin with a cohort of 150 pupils. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.