Mentors and talented graduates gather for launch of MADC’s new Wunderkinds program last night

Last night marked the inaugural launch of MADC’s new Wunderkinds program, at AIRBAG in Cremorne.

The unique program aims to give the best 2017 advertising graduates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with one-on-one access to some of the best senior creatives in Melbourne.

Recognising that the gap between learning and earning is widening, as agencies increasingly look for creatives that are employment ready, Wunderkinds is geared towards giving young creatives a complete range of skills with a folio to match.

The calibre of mentors is outstanding, and those volunteering their time over the next three months are:

David Ponce de Leon, ECD, Ogilvy

Sarah McGregor, Head of Copy, Leo Burnett

Russel Fox, Senior Creative, Clemenger BBDO

Anthony Moss, ECD, White Grey

Matt Stoddart, CD, TBWA

Jess Lilley, CD, JWT

Also in attendance last night, were the six graduates chosen:

Phoebe Sloan

Matt O’Brien

Ben McIntosh

Raff Gandrabur

Lydia Burrows

Zoe Finkelstein

All six mentors and Wunderkinds were partnered up via a random draw. They got to know each other over a few drinks. The program will conclude with a folio night next March.