2020 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! APPLY TODAY!
Are you ready for upNext?
Are you or is someone you know...
- A young adult, age 18-29?
- Want to start your own business?
- Need experience for your resume?
- Looking for connections?
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For Durham Businesses
Does your business...- Call Durham Region home?
- Need help with an online presence?
- Want to take advantage of social media?
- Help unemployed young adults?
- Require talent?
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What to Expect
Gain Experience
We connect aspiring digital talent with businesses that require assistance with their online presence to provide real world experience.
Networking
Get introduced to the business world of Durham Region and shake hands with the individuals that will help push your career in the right direction.
Industry Leaders
The upNext program is delivered by Durham Region heavy-weights in digital marketing, sales, finance, investments, communications, and public relations.
High Octane
Delivered in a three week period (June 4 – June 27), upNext is designed to get you in the digital game quickly and it packs a serious punch.
Passion in Mind
Created with the belief that with the right support and opportunities Durham Region can spur the next generation of best-in-class digital talent.
No Cost
Funded by our generous sponsors and fuelled by the champions of change, upNext provides a high level crash course in digital marketing at no cost.
Sessions Include…
Entrepreneurship 101 with Rory Sheehan
Networking 101 with the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade
Idea Validation and Digital Media Marketing
Cyber Security for Business
Personal Branding
Pitch and Presenting with Marlon Shaw
And soooo much more…
I have successfully been hired at the University of Toronto Press and I want to thank you for helping me start my career. I give huge credit to upNext for helping to achieve this goal. Employers are definitely interested in talent coming out of the program and are impressed with what is accomplished.