M&C Saatchi Group's Open House training program is back for 2024, with registrations now open.

The free, online, eight-week training program is open to anyone interested in the creative communications industry. The program offers knowledge across customer experience (CX), design, strategy, creative, media, data, innovation, and more. Participants have the opportunity to secure a paid internship at M&C Saatchi Group starting in early 2025.

Open House was launched by M&C Saatchi Group in Australia in 2021. This year's program will coincide with the Open House program led by M&C Saatchi’s UK group of agencies. The program is delivered via live, weekly interactive webinars which are also recorded and available on demand.

Speakers from across the business include Justin Graham, Group CEO APAC; Am Lall, Group Account Director; Nicole Thurston, Acting MD of M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment; and Edwin Hughan, Creative Lead from M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment. Participants will also hear from Xavier Lynch, Creative Intern at M&C Saatchi Sydney and Open House 2023 Alumni.

"Within the current economic context, it’s even more important to stay focused on our commitment to driving driving positive change for the industry as a whole, and to continue building a future-fit talent pipeline for our industry," said Sarah Palmer, M&C Saatchi APAC Group People Director. "Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a career change, whatever the reason is that sparks curiosity and the desire to explore life in the creative industry, our programme is designed and led by some of our greatest minds to help open doors for prospective talent who may have never thought about a career in the creative communications industry to see if it’s for them."

On completion, participants will receive an M&C Saatchi Group certificate of completion and have the opportunity to apply and be assessed for internship opportunities within the M&C Saatchi Group.

"I loved the program because it gave me great insights into every facet of the advertising world, and it led me to the beginnings of a career I’m proud of," added Xavier Lynch, Creative Intern at M&C Saatchi Sydney and Open House 2023 Alumni.

To apply for Open House, participants need to register by 31st August with the program starting on 4th September 2024.