When was the BrandLab founded?
2009
Do you have to participate in the SPARK program to be apart of TBL?
NO!
Is it too late to apply for TBL MKE Internship?
NOPE!
Is tiktok a marketing tool?
Absolutely!
What is marketing?
EVERYTHING A BRAND DOES THAT CONNECTS TO ITS’ AUDIENCE!
Where is The BrandLab located?
Twin Cities, Kansas City, Milwaukee
What is our SPARK program?
Spark is The BrandLab’s classroom program that introduces high school students to the idea of a creative career. As a workshop-style program, it’s designed to quickly capture students’ interest and expose them to the marketing/advertising field. Within this workshop, eligible students are able to apply for a paid summer internship to take their learning to the next level.
Tell me something you learned about TBL today.
If you like psychology and research what can you do in marketing? .
You could be a brand strategist
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CREATIVE?
What is The BrandLab's Mission?
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE
FACE AND VOICE OF THE
MARKETING INDUSTRY.
What are the requirements for TBL's High School Summer Internship?
Must be a current junior or senior in high school
Must identify as a person of color and/or qualify for free or reduced lunch
What is the most popular brand in the world?
AMAZON
How many paid high school and college interns have been hired and placed in corporations and agencies?
Just over 600 paid high school and college interns hired and placed in corporations
and agencies
If you like digital media what can you do in marketing?
You can be a web developer, social media marketing director, or digital specialist.
What is The BrandLab's Vision?
WE ENVISION AN INDUSTRY THAT
THRIVES WITH THE CREATIVITY
AND INSIGHTS OF ALL.
How many high school students have we exposed to creative careers?
Over 5,000 high school students exposed to creative careers
How many professional mentor and alumni mentee matches has TBL had?
175 professional mentor and alumni mentee matches
Is TBL's Summer Internship PAID or UNPAID?
PAID!!!$$$$
How many FEARLESS workshops has TBL facilitated?
Nearly 300 Fearless workshops facilitated
Why was The BrandLab created?
To connect local talent to the industry with a deliberate focus on underrepresented Brown and Black students and students from lower-income backgrounds starting in high school and continuing from college to career.
Why is EXPOSURE important?
You can’t ask for a job if you don’t know it exists. That’s why we meet high school students in the classroom with our hands-on Spark program, introducing them to a whole industry of possibilities.
Why is ACCESS important?
We hire and place high school and college students as paid interns, providing support through workshops, training, soft-skill development, and college guidance to best prepare them for the career in which they are interested.
Why is OPPORTUNITY important?
College and Beyond builds a bridge from classroom to career to support students to be encouraged, motivated, and prepared to receive a degree and begin a career.
Why is EQUITY important?
Working with our wide network of industry partners, our aim is to create bias-free professional environments so that diverse talent can thrive through our Fearless program.