i.studio 2009 – the first step in your digital career

If you’re dead set on a career in digital – from web development and programming to design, online marketing and beyond, then now is the time to enter the i.studio.

Northwest Vision and Media is partnering with some of the region’s very best web, digital and interactive companies to offer twelve 6-month, full time, paid placements. Successful candidates will also benefit from one-to-one mentoring, digital industry masterclasses and more.

The placement roles will include trainee opportunities in:

Web Development - Web Design – Project Co-ordination – Digital Marketing

and this list will expand as more employers become involved.

Placements will commence in September 2009 with the selection process starting now.

If you are:

- passionate about a career in digital

- resident in the Northwest of England (Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside)

- not in full time education

- in possession of less than 12 months’ experience in the industry

Then email i.studio@visionandmedia.co.uk with your CV and contact details to be notified of forthcoming opportunities.

Please note this is a training and development opportunity and not a job – you must satisfy the minimum criteria laid out above for your application to be considered.


i.studio 2009 Placement Opportunities Now Taking Applications:

Trainee Social & Search Executive – Mando Group

Liverpool based Mando Group is a nationally renowned web design consultancy, with more than 700 web and online development or campaign projects to date, many of which are award-winning. We’re pleased to be partnering with them on the i.studio scheme and are currently taking applications for a Trainee Search & Social Media Executive. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals new to the web industry who want to build a career in Search Engine Optimisation and social media.

How to apply

Please download and carefully read the Training profile for this role.

If the role is right for you and you feel you match the skills requirements, please download the Application form, returning it by email to Simon Knight on simonk@visionandmedia.co.uk along with your CV.

Deadline for applications has now been extended to 12 noon on Tuesday the 17th of November, with interviews now planned to take place during the week commencing the 23rd of November. If you have any availability issues for this time period please let Simon know in your email.

Eligibility

Remember, to be eligible for this opportunity you must:
• Be over 18
• Reside in the Northwest of England (Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside)
• Have LESS than 12 months’ PAID experience in the industry
• Demonstrate a commitment to a career in the interactive and digital industries through a combination of education, training and work experience


Here's a rundown of placement opportunities that have been open under the scheme this year, and the companies involved:

Trainee Online Marketer - PushON Ltd

Trainee Front End Developer - Cahoona

Trainee Project Manager - Bite Digital

Trainee Web Developer - OH Digital
Trainee Design Assistant - Mando Group
Trainee Producer - Flame Digital

Trainee Web Developer - Glow New Media

Trainee Front End Developer - Conker Media


This activity is funded by the Digital and Media Skills Programme, delivered by Northwest Vision and Media in partnership with Skillset, and supported by the North West Development Agency.