TORONTO – The Toronto chapter of Women in Film & Television (WIFT-T) and Shaw Media are collaborating on a new program designed to provide screen-based professionals with the skills they need to be strong and effective managers.
Launching this October, the Shaw Media Management Accelerator will cover key managerial principals including business communications, project management, essential financial concepts, plus marketing and strategic planning. Following completion of the program, each participant will be placed in a customized mentoring group, led by an industry leader who will provide additional learnings and guidance. Successful participants will also receive a recognition of completion award from The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University.
"We're thrilled to be partnering with Shaw Media to introduce this new intensive training program for emerging management professionals," said WIFT-T executive director Heather Webb, in the news release. "This program epitomizes WIFT-T's ongoing commitment to cultivate screen-based industry leaders of tomorrow by providing high quality professional development programs and mentoring opportunities."
"The Shaw Media Management Accelerator program is a fantastic forum for industry professionals to hone their management skills and receive vital training," added Shaw Media president Barb Williams. "In an ever-evolving media landscape, we are excited to be partnering with WIFT-T to help foster innovation."
