TCC WA launches new Graduate Program

The Communications Council has officially launched the new Graduate Program with participating council agencies, 303Lowe, Gatecrasher, Longtail, Marketforce, Meerkats, The Brand Agency and Trilogy, supported by Curtin University and Getty Images.

Run successfully in Sydney and Melbourne for over 25 years, TCC WA has redesigned the program to meet the needs of the Perth market.

“The focus is to enhance students’ university studies with practical skills and provide a pathway to starting their communications career’ said Danielle Norrish State Manager, The Communications Council. ‘The new program is shorter, sharper and over the past 12 months in testing has delivered 14 graduates now working in the industry.”

“Agencies are seeking the best talent to join our industry, we want enthusiastic, passionate and positive graduates,” said Tony Scampoli, Chair TCC WA. “Strengthened by the recent launch of the Education Network, together these programs align the Communications Council with leading tertiary institutions to ensure we attract the brightest and best to our industry.”

The Graduate Program runs for 20 weeks and has 3 critical stages:

1. Engage (Register & Answer the Brief)

2. Learn (practical skills so graduates are prepared)

3. Experience (Agencies select the best to receive a paid 3 month experience which could lead to a full time job)

For graduates wanting to know more: Stayed tuned at http://www.facebook.com/gradprogram. To register for the program email danielle@communicationscouncil.org.au.

For industry who want to participate in providing advice and inspiring, join the Industry Graduate Program Group on LinkedIn.