The Pros Collective Presents:

How to Get In & Ahead in PR & Comms

Time & Date: 9:00-17:00; Thursday 15 October 2026
Place: NCVO, Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints St, London N1 9RL

How to Get In & Ahead in PR & Comms is a FREE, one-day event designed for anyone looking to launch a career in the industry through internships, apprenticeships, graduate schemes, work experience, or traineeships. Delivered by The Pros Collective in partnership with Google, the event is proudly supported by Dr Martens, the CIPR and TfL.

Through an engaging mix of panel discussions, talks, and keynotes, attendees will hear from a diverse group of industry-leading experts. You will gain insider tips on securing your first role, mastering essential skills, navigating in-house vs. agency routes, and choosing between creative, consumer and corporate career paths.

Watch this space for more speaker and sponsor announcements and the final programme.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Aged 18+ and based in the UK (with the right to work in the UK).
– From a Black, Asian, Mixed Race, or Ethnic Minority background.
– New to the industry, with minimal prior experience and not currently working in PR & communications.

Things to know before you apply:

1/ Yes! You can use AI to clean up your writing but we encourage you to keep your tone of voice so that we get a sense of your individuality and originality.

2/ Please proofread your application before you submit it. Any typos could lose you your place.

3/ Please be assured every application will be read by a human

4/ Please note: FINAL DEADLINE EXTENDED to 23:59 on Sunday 27 September

5/ But (!) early application recommended. Why? Because places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with successful applicants informed within 48 hours of applying.

[Psst! Applied in time for the original August deadline? Check your inbox. You should have a response.]

APPLY NOW BY COMPLETING THIS SHORT APPLICATION FORM