Comms Council’s Graduate Jump Start Program announces participating agencies for 2016

The Communications Council this month officially launched the 2016 Perth Graduate Jump Start Program supported by local Communications Council member agencies Gatecrasher, J Walter Thompson, Marketforce, Meerkats,The Brand Agency, Trilogy and the MFA’s Carat.

Over the past four years the Jump Start program has proven its success assisting graduates in starting their careers in the local industry, as well as delivering members Perth’s brightest talent across the areas of planning, account management and production.

This year for the first time, the program has been opened to undergrads as well as graduates, assisting industry and students to connect earlier. The program is set to compliment university studies and give students an understanding of how the industry really works.

“The Perth industry is full of great stories that have been created by the power of Jump Start, said Gavin Bain, Communications Council WA Chair & CEO of Meerkats (pictured with JumpStart 2013 alumnus Andrea Bradbury). “For those who are ambitious enough to try, Jump Start is a proven way to get in front of your potential next employer, and to grab the opportunity with both hands.”

To find out more or download the application brief go to The Communications Council website. Applications close September 6.

Jump Start has a strong industry alumni working in local, interstate and overseas in markets. This long list represents the past graduates of the program who have continued their careers both in advertsing and marketing and are well on their to being the future leaders of the industry.

COMMS COUNCIL JUMP START INDUSTRY ALUMNI

Stefan Schoombee, Carat UK (Curtin)

Luke Slater, Clemenger BBDO (UWA)

Jessica Bunney, 303MullenLowe (UWA)

Emma Bajrovic, 303MullenLowe (UWA)

Tahnee Arlt, Stochastic Simulation (ECU)

Juliette Tiggelman, MullenLowe Alfred (Amsterdam2)

Lauren Dushkoff, Martin Agency US (Virginia)

Susanna Wolz, Curtin University (Curtin)

Darcy White, The Brand Agency (UWA)

Mitchell Crowe-Hardy, Hatchd (UWA)

Andrea Bradbury, Meerkats (UWA)

Michelle Thompson, Murdoch University (Murdoch)

Denise Siddons, Hoseco (ECU)

Andrew Doyle, Doyle Digital (ECU)

Isadora Jarosek, Colosoul Magazine (Curtin)

Emily Howat, Gatecrasher (UWA)

Emma Fry, SCA (UWA)

Ian Bensley, ABN Group (ECU)

Ryan Vergone, Trilogy (Curtin)

Jez Reilly, Marketforce (UWA)

Caitlin Baird, Gatecrasher (UWA)

Camille Whitehead, The Brand Agency (UWA)

Sarah Kappeler, The Brand Agency (UWA)

James Roddan, Initiative (UWA)

Samantha Vincent, ERGT Australia (Curtin)

Katie Fewster, The Brand Agency (Curtin

Glenn Bryant, Rocky Bay (UWA)

Florencia Mostaccio, Thoughtworks (Murdoch)

Jessica Williamson, iinet (Curtin)

Adam McGlashan, J Walter Thompson (Curtin)

Tom Smolerak, Search Group (Curtin)

Isabelle Hooper, Meerkats (Curtin)

Rachel Sweetman, Blackbox (Curtin)

Rebecca Grapiliga, Marketforce (ECU)

Perri Nelson, Trilogy (Curtin)

Kate Panizza, SHEDcsc (Curtin)

Sophie Lei, Dux Digital (UWA)

Garo Tanzi, Adzoo (Curtin)

Emma Duck, KDF (Curtin)

Hugh Cameron, Gatecrasher (University of Melbourne)

For further information contact Danielle Norrish, State Manager, The Communications Council – danielle@communicationscouncil.org.au