Few would attribute Shakespeare's facility with the pen to his having had an enthusiastic teacher of English Literature in his local Sixth-form College. But he could certainly not have done what he did, if there had not existed a theatre culture in society - through which he could reach a public. If English had not been a sophisticated language - through which he could express himself. And if there had not existed the mundane mechanics of the printing press. The need for structured educational and training support is even greater now.
Numbers are larger.
Opportunities are wider. We expect to draw creative talent out of all sections of society. Not just from a narrow strata. We increasingly expect education to be able to help everybody become more creative in their lives. The spotlight is on education and training for good reason.