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Aged 18–30 and ready to find your first role in marketing? Our early careers programme is made to help you find your place and grow from there.

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How it works

We match you
With a paid role in the marketing industry.

We coach you
On your application and interview from the start.

We support you
For the full year in your new role, not just until you start.

You’ll get access
To a relevant, respected industry qualification. Like CIM Marketing Essentials or IDM Award in Marketing.

What our career starters say

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“I never thought I’d end up working for a really famous company and earning really good money.  I'd  been unemployed for two years after university and was emotionally drained and discouraged. The pandemic just made everything worse. Then I met The Marketing Academy Foundation and Amazon. I’ve gone from unemployed to a full-time employee at a top 2 global tech company.”

— Anike
GetYourStart alumni

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“This year has been an incredible transformation. Honestly, life-changing. Having done so many things that were unimaginable to me not long ago, the highlight is the privilege I have to be surrounded by brilliant people who continue to inspire me, not only professionally but also personally.“

— Zulqi
GetYourStart alumni

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As a social mobility charity, our programmes are designed for young people aged 18-30 from low-income backgrounds.

    If you apply for one of our programmes, we will ask you a short list of questions to see if you are eligible. And rest assured, all information is treated confidentially.

  • 74% of the young people who’ve done our early careers programme are still in full-time marketing industry roles, so it’s a powerful way to start your career. You might get offered a permanent contract right away, and we’ll work with you to apply for jobs if not.

  • You’ll mostly learn by doing your new role day to day, supported by us and your line manager for the full year. You’ll also get access to study for a relevant, respected industry qualification, like CIM Marketing Essentials or IDM Award in Marketing, plus industry events and training days for more personal and professional development.

  • Most roles are hybrid, with a mix of office days and working from home. It’ll depend on the business you’re with, but we recommend going into the office as much as you can. You learn more, faster, and it’s more sociable.

They made it happen. You can too.