Lessons From Leaders on How to Have Creative Bravery

Often it can be hard to recognise the things you do that push the dial in the right direction, but it's important to remember that even small ...

It’s Never Too Late

I am proof that it is never too late to chase your dreams and make them a reality. I am a loving wife, and a proud mother, and I am discovering ...

‘Digital Her’ Event Recap: Takeaways on How to Inspire the Next Generation of Women

The tech industry has been male dominated for far too long and whilst we've seen advancements in the number of female representatives in the ...

Head In The Clouds, Feet On The Ground – who are the occupiers of the future?

As a leader in a purpose-led business, I have a clear view of the often unaccounted-for value that investing in purpose can have.

From School Leaver, To Board of Trustees

The charity runs projects worldwide to solve a variety of issues around education, health and wellbeing, and the sustainability of communities.

BRUNTWOOD SCITECH PARTNERS WITH AGENT ACADEMY TO ACCELERATE TALENT IN GREATER MANCHESTER

This innovative partnership will open the doors of some of the UK’s leading businesses to young people looking to secure employment in the ...

Diversity and inclusion: why building an award-winning culture is important!

Last week, we attended the Liverpool ECHO Regional Business Award, where we were nominated for the Diversity & Inclusions award. And guess what? ...

Mental Health First Aid: Our Takeaways

One of the most important things that we took away from the course was the importance of talking about our mental health, both as individuals and ...

4 Simple Steps to Make Your Rise Application Stand Out

What do you have to offer the digital, creative and tech industry? Whether it's your interests, skills or personality, make sure you let us know ...

Making learning your superpower: 5 ways to improve your wellbeing

Did you know that research proves that learning can help improve your mood, reduce stress, and make you feel more confident?  That's why NHS ...

How to Bag Your Place on Rise: Ben’s Top 5 Interview Tips!

We want to get to know the real you, learn about what you're passionate about and what you dreams career is. The better we know you, the easier ...

5 Things You’re Guaranteed to Leave Rise With

Picture this. You've just completed Rise and you're ready and raring to make your mark on the creative and digital industries. So, what are the ...

Everything You Need To Know About Rise

We believe in a level playing field, so we're looking for your passion and commitment. Ready to push yourself out of your comfort zone? You sound ...

5 Ways You Can Support Your Muslim Team Members During Ramadan

Whilst Ramadan is a period of sacrifice for Muslims, it is also a time for spiritual replenishing and personal growth, and often, Muslims take ...

‘Inclusion For My Future Success’ Event: Highlights and Insights

We know that some young people are failed by the system, and it was inspiring to see so many passionate individuals working hard to change this. ...

Talking all things personal branding, creative process and ‘working in the wild’ with Black & Ginger’s Alex Frech

Alex’s talk struck the perfect balance between engaging and informative. It encouraged us to think outside the box and gave us the space to ...

Digital City Festival: Highlights from a Day of Learning, Networking and Endless Innovation

Alongside the fantastic talks from digital leaders from around the world and exhibitions from businesses who are top of the tech ladder, there ...

What ‘Levelling up’ means for young people in the North West

You would need to take great lengths to avoid hearing the phrase ‘levelling up’ in recent times. Industry leaders and changemakers are all ...

Call them what you like, but don’t call them snowflakes

There is no one name for those who have grown up with technology integrated into their daily lives. Gen Z, Zoomers, Neo-Digital, Digital Natives, ...

Opening Doors and Creating Opportunities – Agent Academy Has Given Me It All!

Like many, the past year has completely flipped any plans I had for my future on their head. I decided to drop out of university in January 2020 ...

How to catapult your career in just 12 weeks

Being a young person attempting to start my career in the midst of a global pandemic is no small feat. Having completed a sociology degree at ...

GLOBAL CONSULTANCY FIRM PARTNERS WITH AGENT ACADEMY TO TACKLE TALENT CRISIS

Agent Academy, an award-winning social enterprise that provides industry-designed training for people to enter the creative and digital industry, ...

North West leaders showcase climate change careers to next generation

This month, North West business leaders will join forces in Manchester to help bridge the skills gap that many experts fear will hold back the ...

Agent Academy to Create Greater Manchester’s Next Generation of Creative and Digital Talent