- The Marketing Academy’s ‘Fabulous 5th Birthday Party’ is being held on 3rd December 2015 at the Bloomsbury Big Top, London
- All profits go towards Merlin’s Apprentice £1million fund which provide 12 months fully paid Marketing Apprentices to 18-24 year old NEETS
- Aim to raise £1million to create 50 Marketing Apprentices, changing not only these young people’s lives but also ensure talent diversity in the marketing, advertising, media industries for years to come
On 3rd December 2015 senior leaders from the marketing, advertising and media industries will be coming together to celebrate The Marketing Academy’s 5th Birthday whilst also raising money for Merlin’s Apprentice £1million fund.
The Marketing Academy’s Merlin’s Apprentice programme was developed in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to provide year long, fully paid work experience to young adults not in education, employment or training who, because of lack of qualifications, challenging backgrounds or poor life choices, may be overlooked for this kind of work experience. The programme aims to equip individuals with the tools and experience they need to successfully enter a career within marketing and so ensures talent diversity in the marketing industries across the UK.
The Marketing Academy’s Fabulous 5th Birthday Party will take place in the evening of Thursday 3rd December at Bloomsbury’s Big Top in London and every penny of the profits on the night will be donated to the Merlin’s Apprentice £1million fund which will change the lives of 50 young adults.
Sherilyn Shackell, Founder of The Marketing Academy said: “Since we launched The Marketing Academy in 2010 we’ve been developing the careers of talented marketers and so we wanted to celebrate our 5th birthday by doing something that would develop the talent in industry even further. We’ve received so much support for the party already from our Fellows, Mentors, Scholars, Alumni and Partners who want to give something back that I know it’s going to be the event of the season.”
To join the industry in supporting Merlin’s Apprentice Programme you can buy tickets to The Marketing Academy’s Fabulous 5th Birthday Party here. It is also possible to get involved through sponsorship or providing ‘money can’t buy’ items for the auction or to include in a fabulous goody bag. Please contact Camilla on camilla@marketinghalloflegends.co.uk for more information.
Merlin’s Apprentice Programme
Merlin’s Apprentice Programme provides year long marketing apprentices to 18-24 year old NEETS (not in education, employment or training). Over the course of the year the apprenticeship delivers:
- 12 months paid marketing, advertising or media work experience
- A recognised marketing qualification
- Opportunity to attend Marketing Academy Scholarship learning sessions including Faculties, Lunch & Learns and Merlin Lectures
- Mentored by Marketing Academy Alumni
- Awareness and understanding of the principles of ‘personal’ leadership
- An awareness of fundamental marketing concepts
- Knowledge of marketing principles & tools
- High levels of confidence and self-esteem
The Marketing Academy’s Fabulous 5th Birthday Party is in partnership with:
