PLASA Joins JAMES as Associate MemberThe UK-based organization JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Support) confirms that PLASA has become the latest associate member of its group further strengthening the JAMES industry accreditation and education support process. Matthew Griffiths, CEO of PLASA, said, "We have watched the quality work of JAMES grow over several years. We are now very happy to join with the other trade organizations in JAMES, playing our part in supporting education. Being part of the JAMES course accreditation program will ensure that our sectors will have representation in course design and delivery." The new association will now allow JAMES to work alongside PLASA to create and develop HE course accreditation structures for the event, entertainment, and installation industries. David Ward, policy director of JAMES, commented, "The years of industry experience represented by the PLASA membership is very well-respected and we look forward to working them. This new relationship between our other associate organizations and PLASA holds great potential for the future. JAMES provides the ideal vehicle for industry to interface with education and helps fulfil our mission to ensure that the years of industry experience are not lost to future generations." PLASA joins a growing list of JAMES associate members alongside UK Screen and MMF (Music Manager's Forum). 
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