Some advertising agencies are offering taster programmes for new talent - workshops, crash courses, work experience or apprenticeships to create opportunities for students and school leavers from all backgrounds. Some of these programmes are specifically targeted at students from diverse backgrounds to enrich the industry.
Please get in touch with Gwyn March if you would like your programme to be included on this page.
Please click on the tiles below to find out more about the programmes.
The Table
VCCP's paid entry-level, year-long scheme for anyone who wants to kickstart their career in advertising. You’ll be placed in the VCCP London office, gaining invaluable experience and working on live briefs. Applications close on 7 November.
Publicis Showcase
Discover what is available for you within Publicis Groupe and its network of agencies by joining one of our online discovery sessions which show you how to navigate the complex landscape of entry points into our company.
BBH Barn
BBH is searching for the next class of students for its 10-months paid Creative Incubator course designed to give individuals without any industry experience a gateway opportunity for a career in advertising.
Dentsu Aegis The Code
Dentsu Aegis The Code opens the doors to the advertising industry to students from diverse backgrounds, through immersive workshops, work experience opportunities and apprenticeships.
M&C Saatchi Open House
M&C Saatchi Open House is a free 8-week online training course open to anyone. Registrations are now live until 25 August for a new programme that kicks off on 6 September.
m/SIX Pioneers
As part of its new talent scheme to find the most diverse talent in the UK, m/SIX are searching for game-changers who might have never considered media as their career and are offering on-the-job training.
Wunderman Thompson Catalyst
We develop future marketers and equip them with the experience and skills to thrive in a competitive industry with this exciting eighteen-month rotational programme at one of our Catalyst campuses around the world.