Visible Start - Brixton Finishing School

VisibleStart

INTRODUCING OUR COURSE FOR WOMEN AGED 45+

Brixton Finishing School collaborated with The Uninvisibility Project and the world’s largest advertising agency, WPP, to create a FREE course designed to help you break into (or back into) the Marketing, Advertising and Communications industry.

The 8 week course is a blend of online learning and experiences, in person live events and mentoring. It will teach you the basics of digital media and give you the confidence to go out there and land your first or next job.

WPP funded Visible Start to create a new pipeline of talent for the multiple agencies across their holding group. We ran a successful pilot course in October 2021 and 17 of our graduates have now joined WPP’s workforce in roles ranging from entry level new starters to senior level returners.

We are planning to run two Visible cohorts in 2022, dates to be announced.

VisibleStart

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE TAILORED TO YOU

FREE & WORKS AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE

8 weeks of free online learning, alongside live events designed to build your confidence, that fits around your life. Gain the fundamental knowledge and skills you’ll need to start or restart a career in digital media.

EXCLUSIVE PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INDUSTRY

Ring fenced roles at agencies exclusively for VisibleStart participants.

WORK WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Our course has been developed by the brightest minds in the industry who’ll support you along the way.

LIVE CONFIDENCE & LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Gain access to confidence building and leadership events to hone your skills and unleash your powers.

BE PART OF A COMMUNITY

The Visible Start course is run on our own platform Visible Society. This is a safe space where you can access all the classes and course materials. But best of all, connect with your fellow students and brilliant midlife women who are designing the second half of their lives.

Our course has been designed to develop all the relevant skills needed in order to boost your employability and understand how the digital media industry works and the roles within it.

You’ll come away with the fundamental skills and knowledge to succeed in an industry full of opportunities.

VisibleStart

WHAT YOU'LL
LEARN

DIGITAL ESSENTIALS

Learn how the digital media landscape works and the different parts of the industry.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

No previous experience needed. We train women from the best school of all – life!

CONFIDENCE

Build your confidence through live events and our mentorship programme.

NETWORKING

Network with your VisibleStart peers and industry experts.

GETTING A JOB

Learn practical skills and tools and how to stand out from the crowd.

VisibleStart

REGISTRATIONS OPEN

If you're a woman aged 45+ register for VisibleStart now

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COURSE
OUTLINE

week 1 & 2

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Highlighting the ‘life skills’ that can be used in the digital media industry

week 3 & 4

THRIVING IN THE WORKPLACE

Instilling confidence in you and to make you feel that a job in the digital media industry is attainable

week 4 & 5

UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL INDUSTRY

Learning about the digital industry and to get you up to speed with the latest tech platforms

week 5 & 6

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Learn some of the fundamental skills & strengths you’ll need when starting your career in the industry

graduate story

LORNA

programmatic client solutions executive at Xaxis

"VisibleStart has been the best decision I have made for myself!"

"To be a part of the process was not only upskilling with in-depth content, but a huge confidence boost for myself and the group of women in my cohort"

"I felt work-ready again in my fifties and it feels amazing! Upon finishing VisibleStart I was equipped with skills, advertising and media knowledge and most importantly my zest for life was back"

"I thoroughly enjoyed the process from beginning to end, resulting in my perfect role in Programmatic. My manager and team have been so welcoming and super supportive. I feel incredibly lucky and I urge all women to sign up to the next cohort!"

INTRODUCING OUR COURSE FOR WOMEN AGED 45+