In the world of digital marketing, collaboration with organisations that drive social change is incredibly rewarding. At Quibble, we have had the absolute pleasure of working with Click Start. Click Start is delivered by Be the Business in partnership with the University of East London and the Forward Trust.
Click Start focuses on helping people develop digital skills and achieve career goals in digital marketing. Our partnership with them has been both inspiring and impactful.
How do you get a break?
You may think it’s easy to start a career in digital marketing, everyone has phones, right? We are all conversant on computers and social media! But how do you get your foot in the door? How do you get a break? With many entry-level positions requiring experience and many young adults not understanding how to promote the skills they already have, this programme offers a way to get started. Gaining real experience with real companies and often achieving tangible results that can be useful differentiating points on a CV.
The programme works with groups of students working with businesses engaging with a variety of digital marketing tasks from SEO reviews to creating social media messages.
Every week our MD Anna Morrish and SEO & PPC specialist Sylwia Lysakowska-Lombari get the opportunity to work with the next generation of digital marketers and you know what… They love it.
Real Life success stories – The lasting impact on the students
Working with Click Start allows us to see tangible outcomes and hear real-life success stories. Whether it’s someone securing a job thanks to their improved digital skills or gaining the confidence to apply for roles that they wouldn’t have before, the positive changes are evident and heartwarming. These success stories motivate us to continue investing our time and resources into this partnership.
Students range in age and experience, some join the programme to hone their skills whilst others are at the very beginning of their exploration, trying to discover which area they would like to go into. We have had some students who join the course thinking they would like to be a data analyst and leave wanting to be a designer, we even had a lady who had just finished her nursing training and decided that instead, she would like a career in digital marketing.
Inspirational Stories
During the programme, we gain many stories, some heartbreaking, some joyful but most inspirational. One example that stands out is Ekow. He was an enthusiastic student who had an interview for a job, he asked for help to prepare for the interview and went fully prepared with suggestions for improvements for the company. He got offered the job but quickly felt limited in his role and realised that he could do better. So, he switched and has since landed his dream job. The Click Start course provided him the confidence to believe in himself and his journey changed as a result.
Another fantastic student was called Drake. He was fairly shy and said he wanted to do data analysis. We started working with the luxury interiors brand Eva Sonaike and he slowly came to the realisation that he wanted to work on designing and developing wireframes for improved user experience. He was so proud of his work and he did a really good job because when we presented the work to our client and her board of directors absolutely loved it.
These are just two examples but there are many more. When asked about the programme, Anna said, “Do you know what I love about what I do? As a business owner and as a marketer, I can help and change lives. It has been an absolute pleasure seeing each one of the individuals in the program grow.”
Helping SMEs develop their digital marketing strategy
Along with working with the students, it’s incredibly rewarding to work with the businesses that participate. So far we’ve worked with Placer, Nubian Skin, Eva Sonaike and David Biren on his clothing brand STPL. We’ve helped these businesses review their current positions in search, provided recommendations to improve their SEO and so much more!
If you’re a business in or around London looking for digital marketing talent, whether it’s to support your social media, content, SEO, UX, etc, you really should be looking at those who are on this program. It’s also a great place for SMEs to recruit talent.
Follow the page, connect with those who’re engaging with the posts, and have “Click Start” listed in their experience. Honestly, you’d be lucky to have them on your team.
Why we’re part of Click start
Click Start provides essential digital training to people who are often left behind in the fast-paced digital world. By offering workshops and personalised support, they help individuals gain confidence and proficiency in using digital tools. This empowerment leads to better job prospects and financial independence. At Quibble, we are proud to support and amplify these efforts, knowing the profound impact they have on participants’ lives.
When asked why she dedicated their time to the programme Sylwia stated, “I do it because it’s inspirational. Many of the students haven’t been given a chance, I like to feel that we help to give them skills to build confidence and to upskill so that they have a stronger CV.”
At the same time, it helps the team at Quibble to continue to learn. The students keep us in touch with new trends, language and social media platforms – we always learn something new from them.
Quibble loves working with Click Start because of the incredible opportunities it provides for both business owners and young professionals. The program not only facilitates digital transformation but also fosters a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Through our involvement, we witness firsthand the positive impact of our efforts on businesses and the career development of aspiring marketers.
Click Start London aligns perfectly with our mission at Quibble — to drive digital growth and success for businesses while nurturing the next generation of digital marketing talent. We are proud to be part of such a transformative initiative and look forward to continuing our partnership to help more businesses and professionals reach their full potential.
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For students, it provides invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship, paving the way for future career success in the digital landscape. Meanwhile, employers have the chance to tap into a pool of talented individuals who are equipped with the latest digital skills and ready to make an impact in their organisations. By participating in Click Start, both students and employers can contribute to the growth of the digital economy while fostering meaningful connections and opportunities for growth.to find out more visit Click Start, here.
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