Candidates Programmes Training Training INTRODUCTION TO THE PR TRAINING PROGRAMME The Taylor Bennett Foundation's award-winning PR Training Programme is a full-time training course in Public Relations (PR) and Communications, designed to equip participants with the relevant knowledge, insights and skills to start a career in the PR and communications industry. Our training programme is designed to directly address the need for greater ethnic diversity in the Public Relations (PR) and communications industry and is open to graduates from a black, Asian and minority ethnic background. There are a number of programmes every year, each sponsored by a different agency or in-house communications team. Our current sponsors are: Brunswick Group, Finsbury Glover Hering, FTI Consulting and HSBC APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SUMMER PR TRAINING PROGRAMME ARE NOW OPEN. To apply, please complete our online application form here. The summer programme is sponsored by Brunswick. Who are Brunswick? Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues. Advising on critical issues at the center of business, politics and society, Brunswick help their clients – the leaders of large, complex organisations – understand and navigate these interconnected worlds. To find out more about Brunswick, visit https://www.brunswickgroup.com/home/ What is the PR Training programme? The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) PR Training programme is an in-person, intensive PR and Communications training programme. The programme combines practical workshops, with regular presenting and writing tasks to provide extensive industry insight and allow the development of specific skills. The training programme will include: Strategic Communications workshops, including: Investor relations and media relations Public affairs Issues and crisis communications Geo-Politics Employability sessions to help you to plan your future in the communications industry, including: Office etiquette CV and Cover letter writing Interview tips Tailored English tuition session to boost your writing skills Presenting – presenting campaigns and research topics to a variety of audiences Writing tasks – including analysing and summarising data and reports as well as media summaries, press releases and blogs Masterclasses: weekly (virtual) masterclasses take place with a variety of agencies and in-house communication’s teams Training courses via the CIPR and PRCA The traineeships are paid. The training allowance is equivalent to your age and the National Living Wage + a Zone 1-3 travel card in London*. *Travel expenses will only be reimbursed if in-person travel is required. Will I secure a job when the programme finishes?Whilst jobs are not guaranteed, there is a strong possibility of employment opportunities after the programme. We have an excellent track record of helping graduates of the training programme get into work. In 2021 97% of the PR Trainees went straight into employment or a fixed term contract, many were with their sponsoring agencies. What are we looking for? A clear interest in the PR and Communications industry. From corporate to consumer, to tech PR and healthcare PR. As part of this training programme, you will get exposure to multiple sectors and disciplines in the industry. A strong interest in current affairs, the commercial world and the media. Raw talent, ambition and drive. Curiosity and a hunger to learn. Communications skills; people who can listen, are articulate and persuasive. Eligibility You must be from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic background. You must be a graduate and graduated within the last three years. We will accept applications from graduates who have studied any subject. You must have graduated with a 2.1 You must be strongly interested in pursuing a career in Public Relations (PR) and communications. You must be a British national or have an immigration status that allows you to be employed in the UK at the end of the programme. You must be able to commit to the full programme (Monday-Friday 09.30am-5.30pm). You must be able to attend the sessions in person, which will be based in London. Applications that do not meet our eligibility criteria cannot be considered for the programme. You can learn more about the commonly asked questions regarding the programme here. How do I apply?Applications for our summer programme are now open. To apply, you will need to complete our summer programme application form – please click here to access the application form. Eligible graduates need to submit an application form by 11.59pm Monday, June 6th, 2022. What happens next?For those that have applied within the deadline, shortlisted applicants will be invited to take part in an initial interview with the Foundation. If successful, you will be invited to attend our pre-assessment briefing and assessment morning. The assessment morning will take place on Friday 24th June 2022 with successful graduates joining the seven-week programme from Monday 4th July 2022 to Friday 19th August 2022. If you have any queries about the PR Training programme or application process, then please contact [email protected]