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A Newcastle-based creative communications agency is strengthening its commitment to nurturing young talent as it marks 20 years in business.
O Agency is expanding its grOw Programme, which supports young people through work placements, internships, school talks and networking events.
The initiative builds on the agency’s long-standing focus on workplace development, which has earned it multiple awards, including 2024 HR&D winner of Excellence in SME People Practice.
As part of the 2025 expansion, every member of staff will take on a mentoring role, helping to establish a grOw Community for aspiring creatives aged 18-25.
Kari Owers, founder of O agency, said: “The objective of establishing our grOw Community is to give all of our team the chance to lead a mentorship scheme which supports emerging talent aged 18-25.
“We will donate 20 hours per person in our 20th year to make a difference to a young person, from passing on our knowledge and skills, to helping them navigate the creative industry, build a network and access opportunities.
“We want to inspire young individuals aspiring to pursue careers in strategy, marketing communication, PR & influence, event planning, design & creative, video production and more, by connecting them with young people already working in the North East creative industry for a chat and some advice.”
O Agency, which works with brands such as Newcastle NE1, Lumo trains, Fentimans and Fenwick, is inviting young people to connect with its team and gain industry insights.
