In taking on their first intern, Oliver Grace believed that the opportunity had to be paid, well planned and well executed. Enter graduate intern, Chelsea Birrane. Chelsea first came to Oliver Grace in May 2022 through Never Not Creative, an organisation helping make the creative industry more accountable and more diverse. As a graduate designer, Chelsea had the theory but needed the real world experience. She also needed the means to support herself.
Bringing a talented young creative onboard as a design intern and paying them for their work was a no brainer for Oliver Grace. Not only would they receive the practical support they needed, they'd also have the unique opportunity to foster a new generation of talent and give back to the industry they love so much.
Co-Founder, Nick and the team were blown away by Chelsea's particularly strong work ethic and creative point of view. So much so that they offered her a full time, permanent position at the end of her 12 week internship.
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Even if you’re not in a position to take on an intern, you can make a difference. Peer group pressure lives … by joining our community of businesses making the pledge to deliver the bare minimum of paid internships, you can help pressure those who exploit and take advantage of graduates.
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