RBC Future Launch Program Supports Digital Marketing Education Scholarships for Post Secondary Students
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Canada’s top digital marketing bootcamp, Jelly Academy, is pleased to partner with RBC and their Future Launch program to provide $12,000 in scholarships to support students to gain the skills and opportunities to join the digital marketing industry. The scholarship is available to high school and post-secondary students looking to receive the micro-credentials that are needed to get ahead within the digital marketing industry.
By offering 3 scholarships for the upcoming Winter 2022 Semester, Jelly Academy will play a part in having more students gain the necessary micro credentials to land their careers. Jelly Academy founder, Darian Kovacs, shares “We want to encourage more students to take control of their own careers and feel confident that they can not only land the jobs they want, but thrive in them with industry recognized certifications.”
“Digital Marketing is becoming an increasingly competitive industry and the skills needed to excel in it are evolving,” said Alan Depencier, Chief Marketing Officer, RBC Personal & Commercial Banking and Insurance. “We’re excited to be working with Jelly Academy to deliver on the promise of RBC Future Launch by empowering these young people to be future ready.”
With the shifts in technology, transitioning to online work models, and more students finding passion within creative industries - digital marketing is becoming the go to career choice. To break into the industry, skills focused training is required to get ahead and have success day to day on the job.
Jelly Academy is a 6 week Digital Marketing training program that provides the in-depth skills and credentials that employers are looking for when hiring digital marketing roles. The course covers digital ads, public relations, social media, SEO and more. While traditional post-secondary training can provide the general skills and training, micro credentialing is the next necessary step in order to truly succeed within the digital marketing industry.
Students who are looking to get more information about the scholarship and how to apply, can visit Jelly Academy’s website here.
Jelly Academy
Jelly Academy is a digital marketing program that builds foundational knowledge for all of Social Media, PR, SEO, Google Ads & Analytics, and Facebook & Instagram ads. The course is taught by professional industry practitioners who provide the knowledge and skills that will assist students in creating effective marketing strategies, landing their next job, or getting that promotion. Learn more about Jelly Academy here.
RBC Future Launch
RBC Future Launch is a 10-year, $500 million commitment to empower Canadian youth for the jobs of tomorrow. With a focus on networking, skills development, practical work experience and mental wellbeing support and services, the initiative aims to help break down the barriers facing young people. In 2020, RBC committed to providing $50 million in focused funding through RBC Future Launch to create meaningful and transformative pathways to prosperity for up to 25,000 BIPOC youth by 2025, with investments in areas such as skills development and mentoring.
