Help us create the UK's most comprehensive hub of internships, apprenticeships, graduate schemes, work experience and other entry-level opportunities across IPA member agencies.
Over the past eight years, Advertising Unlocked has grown into the UK's largest industry-wide open day, bringing together more than 80 agencies across the UK and introducing over 14,000 young people to careers in advertising.
Through this work, one message comes through consistently from young people, parents and educators: "Where can we find all the opportunities available to get into the industry?"
Many IPA member agencies already offer fantastic routes into advertising, and some of these are currently featured on the IPA Careers Hub. However, we know this represents only a fraction of the opportunities available across our membership.
To help address this, the IPA is creating a more comprehensive hub showcasing student and young people opportunities across the industry, making it easier for talent from all backgrounds to discover routes into advertising and helping agencies reach a wider and more diverse pool of future candidates. Once this is up and running, we'll be promoting extensively to our network of schools across the UK and as part of this year's Advertising Unlocked event on 12th November.
We're asking all member agencies to submit details of any programmes aimed at young people, including:
- Internships
- Graduate schemes
- Apprenticeships
- Live and virtual work experience placements
- Summer schools or camps
- Insight days
- Outreach programmes
- Incubators
- Any other early careers initiatives
Our aim is to create the industry's most comprehensive resource for young people considering a career in advertising, while showcasing the breadth of opportunities available across IPA membership.
To be included, please send us:
- Programme name
- Brief description
- Target audience/age group
- Typical application period or annual timeline (where applicable)
- Website or application link
- Contact details (if relevant)
Please send the details to [email protected] - by 30 September 2026.
By bringing these opportunities together in one place, we can build on the momentum of Advertising Unlocked, provide a clearer pathway into our industry, and help agencies connect with the next generation of talent.
We’re really grateful for your efforts to get young people into our industry.
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