Students: seize your opportunity to work in adland

The 2012 School comprises of two programmes: the client service/planning programme and the creative programme. The programmes provide students with the opportunity to work at some of the top agencies where you will learn from the best in the business, work on live briefs, projects and pitches and enjoy a series of evening seminars and social events. In addition, you will be given prize money, and if you prove to be successful in your placement, there is the possibility of a job interview.

The client service/planning programme:
• You will work at your allocated agency for eight weeks (starting on 2nd July 2012) on briefs, projects and pitches.
• You will be provided with an agency mentor who will guide you through the eight week experience.
• You will receive an £800 prize on completion of the programme.
• Details and how to apply.

The creative programme:
• You will work at your allocated agency for eight weeks (starting on 2nd July 2012) on briefs, projects and pitches, as part of a creative team - one copywriter, one art director. The IPA will pair the roles up accordingly.
• You will be provided with an agency mentor who will guide you through the eight week experience.
• You will receive an £800 prize on completion of the programme.
• Details and how to apply.

Agencies participating in the Ad School include: Addiction London, Brave, CHI, Crayon, Euro RSCG, G2, Here & Now 365, Karmarama, Kitcatt Nohr Digitas, LIDA, Ogilvy One, Proximity, Rapier, SFW and WCRS.

Says Chris Whitson, Planning Partner, SFW and Co-Founder of the IPA Ad School: “The IPA Ad School is our industry’s chance to prove its worth to bright, motivated young people. And for those young people to see if it’s an industry that can offer a compelling career choice.  It’s an intensive learning experience for the successful candidates.”

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