Welcome to g:weekly, your weekly guide showcasing all of the exciting opportunities helping kickstart your career in media....

Industry Insights are your chance to hear from and work directly with some of the best names in the industry - register today for your chance to take part! These sessions are set to be very popular, so we would advise signing up early......

Branding and Copywriting - Two FREE events for emerging creatives

Thursday 23rd March - Getting into Branding - 5-8pm (Online) 18+ Only

Thursday 30th March - Getting into Copywriting - 5-8pm (Online) 18+ Only

During this exciting online event, you will meet lots of industry pros working in copywriting to answer questions about their jobs, discuss their routes into industry and share advice for anyone looking to follow a similar path. (Deadline - 20th March)

Alexandra Lunn Studio: A day in the life of a design studio

Tuesday 11th April - 11-12pm - (Deadline - 28th March)

Discover the world of design! Join this session for insights into Adobe Creative and how to run a design studio, come armed with questions and receive tips and hints in terms of what you can be doing now to improve chances of success within this industry in the future!

APA: Discover the world of VFX

Wednesday 12th April - 11-12pm - (Deadline - 28th March)

This opportunity will give you a real insight into what it’s like working within a visual effects studio! Come armed with questions and receive hints and tips in terms of what you can be doing NOW to improve the chances of working within this creative sector in the future!

👀 Work Experience and Part-Time Opportunities ...

• Calling all content creators! UAL Awarding Bodies are looking for creative students to #Takeover their Instagram channel on various dates throughout March and April. If you are interested in taking part, please email [email protected] for more info!

• Lash Amoré, a local beauty salon, are offering Global Academy students the chance to take part in some digital marketing work experience placements over the next few weeks. During the placement you will have lots of creative freedom to help promote the salon through a variety of digital channels including web and social. Find out more and apply by clicking here. (Deadline - 14th March)

• 📺 Endemol Shine UK (The people who make Big Brother, Masterchef and 8 out of 10 Cats) are offering 80 funded work experience placements this year. These are paid placements and are primarily allocated to those who come to them on their own initiative and who don't have any pre-existing connections. To apply, just email your CV to [email protected] 

• 🍫 Get work experience with Cadburys (Mondelez) and you'll get the chance to work with the team who make the exciting packaging designs and the marketing and advertising teams. APPLY HERE (deadline 26th May)

• 🔥 Free support with jobs and work experience 🔥 Pathway CTM (who have worked with Global Academy for many years) are now offering students the option to book a 15 minute session with Max every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during term time. These sessions are for students wanting support with applications, interviews, CV's etc. Students can book their session by emailing [email protected]

FREE WORKSHOPS for Email Etiquette and Covering Letters with Careers Compass

Tuesday 14th March - Email Etiquette - 6-7pm (Online)

Did you know your email behaviour has the potential to sabotage your reputation!? Sign up to this session and learn the do's and don'ts important to consider before hitting 'reply'.

Tuesday 21st March - Cover Letter Workshop - 6-7pm (Online)

Found your dream job? That’s where the cover letter comes in. Including a cover letter to complement your CV can be an effective way to impress employers.

✨ Apprenticeships and Jobs for Y13+Y14 ..

Apprenticeship and Job Opportunities will continue to be sent to Year 13 and Year 14 directly each week - keep an eye out for a separate email on this from Jack on Monday!

And finally ... an International Women's Day inspired #MemeMoment