We are excited to host our 5th Wpromote Academy Summer Program this year! The Academy is an educational program designed to give college students, recent graduates, and those looking to shift into the industry the opportunity to learn from marketing experts and leaders from Wpromote, an award-winning digital marketing agency.
OVERVIEW: Wpromote Academy is a 6-week, fully virtual learning experience designed to develop the next generation of digital marketers. This selective program brings together high-potential early career talent for hands-on exposure to Paid Search, SEO, and AI-driven marketing, while building the foundational skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced agency environment.
This is a virtual educational program. Participation is voluntary and Wpromote is not offering any compensation or future employment with Wpromote in connection with the Wpromote Academy Program.
When: June 9th - July 23, 2026 (with a break during the week of June 29th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday).
The Anticipated Schedule (subject to change):
Week 1:June 9 - 1pm- 1:45pm ET: Orientation
June 11 - 1-2pm ET: Paid Search - Learning Session
June 16 - 1-1:30pm ET: Paid Search - Q&A
June 18- 1-2pm ET: SEO - Learning Session
June 23- 1-1:30pm ET: SEO - Q&A
June 25- 1-1:30pm ET: Assignment Work/Check In
Break Week (No sessions) - June 30th + July 2
Week 4:
July 7- 1-1:45pm ET: Effective Communication with Learning & Development team
July 9- 1-1:30pm ET: Practice Pods
July 14 - 1-1:30pm ET: Self Led Time Management Course
July 16 - 1-2pm ET: ELT Ask Me Anything
July 21 - 1-1:30pm ET: Project Work Time/Check In
July 23 - 1-1:30pm ET: Projects Due/ Wrap up Session
In this Program, You Will Be:
Participating in weekly live learning sessions led by Wpromote Managers and Senior Managers
Gaining exposure to how AI is applied in modern marketing workflows and decision-making
Learning directly from Wpromote’s Learning & Development team on best practices for communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
Completing a project to solve a hypothetical client challenge and submitting it to Wpromote leaders for expert feedback
Connecting with peers and participating in a Q&A with a Wpromote ELT leader during the final week
Engaging in meaningful and educational conversations around core digital marketing concepts and strategies
You Must Be
Eager to develop knowledge within the digital marketing field
Able to virtually meet for: 1.5 hours per week
Able to access the virtual meetings via a personal device
How to Apply
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