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Some of the agencies that are a part of the Creative Social network:


The digital industry is still relatively young and many of those digital agencies that have grown up of the digital era do not have proper Graduate training programs, although this is changing. Irrespective these training programs tend to be focused on client services and media, rather than talent such as project management, technology and creativity.
In addition, the market is becoming far more competitive and we need to find new ways for attracting talent as well as retaining talent in the industry.

So Hyper Island joined forces with Creative Social in order to meet the industry needs. We have developed a course that will take place over a three year period and is the first one of its kind since it provides structured training for creative, technology and project management together. Now you will get the chance not only to improve your skills to be able to meet the new demands but also a great opportunity to widen your network: your fellow course participants are travelling from all over the globe!

The Hyper Island Creative Social Academy consists of 3 distinct weeks of training under a period of three years. The first step is a Boot Camp, which takes place in Karlskrona, Sweden, The next step is in London. The last part will take place in. Between these dates the participants will be given a couple of projects and will be supported through an extranet.

Who can apply?
The Course will initially be open to a maximum of 40 people per course. A discount is given to members of the Creative Social network. Please note that participants should have worked no more than approximately 24 months at their agency prior to the course. This course is developed for juniors who are ready to proceed to their next professional level.

Course Cost & Payment Information
The total cost of the course will be 9 000 Euros, although initially you will only be committing to the Boot Camp which will cost 3 000 Euro, including food and accommodation. Creative Social members will be given a 250 Euro discount on each course (Total course fee: 8 250 Euro, for members of Creative Social). There is a drop out option each year, by canceling three months before the course starts.

Why you should apply
• Hyper Island Creative Social Academy is a must-have because it will help keep real talent within the agency for years.
• The Academy attendees will learn parts of group collaboration processes that other traditional educators don't educate, for example group dynamics, handling chaos, giving and receiving feedback.
• The flow of ideas and creativity in to the Academy will give the members a real competitive advantage – for their whole agency.
• It is a great opportunity to get close to the talents of Hyper Island.
• At the Academy you will be able to build an international network like no other.

Dates
2009, April 21: Karlskrona, Sweden
2009, October 20-25: London, United Kingdom
2010, October: Location to be confirmed

Contact
If you have any general questions, please feel free to e-mail
Creative Social:
daniele@profero.com
or Hyper Island:
mattias.hansson@hyperisland.se
Project Manager:
maria.eriksson@hyperisland.se

For more information
Please check out this pdf for more information about the course and how you can apply!

Read what previous attendees say about this course here.