Get to Work is a new unscripted series premiering this week on the Sundance Channel in the US for which a trailer was recently released. The trailer depicts the tense scenes of the intensive workshops which aim to teach interpersonal skills and other marketable skills like the Second Chance program and STRIVE.
The series follows several workshops that endeavor to prepare a group of "unemployable" people facing joblessness for a variety of reasons such as addiction, homelessness or welfare dependency. The training at the workshops documented on Get to Work include things like getting to work on time, while also providing support so they don’t quit and stay sober when a job becomes frustrating.
The non-fiction series is sure to spark a well-needed discussion on the American unemployment crisis and will shed light on an area of the modern economy that can benefit from such difficult yet essential programs.
You can watch the premiere episode of Get to Work on the Sundance Channel website
Unemployment Crisis Reality Shows
Get to Work is Unscripted and Depicts the American Jobless
Trend Themes
1. Unemployment Training Programs - The rise of unscripted shows focused on job training programs depicting the importance of upskilling and offering an opportunity for the development of new training and certification programs.
2. Documentary-style Reality Shows - An increase in documentary-style reality shows like Get to Work that will provide a window into often-overlooked parts of the economy, creating an opportunity for content creators and producers to develop content based on specific industries or professions.
3. Mental Health and Wellness for Employees - The depiction of support systems for individuals battling addiction, homelessness, or welfare dependency highlights the need for employers to provide mental health and wellness resources to their employees.
Industry Implications
1. TV and Film Production - The success of Get to Work and similar shows highlights the opportunity for TV and film production companies to pivot towards documentary-style reality shows depicting various industries and professions.
2. Workforce Development - There is a high demand for job training programs that offer interpersonal and marketable skills, therefore creating opportunities for workforce development and training organizations.
3. Employment and Human Resources - The show sheds light on the importance of providing employees with mental health and wellness resources, creating an opportunity for employers to revamp and improve their employee benefits packages.