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Future Vision
The future of our industry starts long before graduation.
Why Future Vision?
Developing the next generation of marketers, communicators and creative thinkers.
We believe the best careers begin with curiosity. Future Vision gives students the opportunity to explore an industry they may never have considered, ask questions, challenge assumptions and discover where their strengths could take them.
Inside the programme
Immerse yourself in the ‘real’ agency experience.
- Explore how ‘knowing your audience’ shapes stronger campaigns.
- Understand how ideas move from brief to real-world impact.
- Discover how creative, content and project management fit together.
- Build professional skills, including personal brand and our popular CV workshop.
Present ideas back to the team and receive practical, constructive advice.
Experience AI, SEO, analytics, branding, campaigns and behavioural insight.
Leave with practical experience, clearer direction and stronger CV evidence.
The Future Vision itinerary
A clear path through agency life.
Students work on a creative challenge inspired by genuine agency briefs, gaining experience across Strategy, Marketing, Design, Motion, Digital, PR and Client Services.
Meet the friendly team
Agency induction and itinerary for the week
Discover the creative challenge
Department workshops to help build skills
Campaign development to answer the brief
Presentation to a select agency panel
Student insights
Read the latest student stories.
Every cohort brings a different perspective. These reflections capture what students learned, what surprised them and how the programme shaped their understanding of marketing, design, digital and communications.
Programme insight
Shaping the Next Generation of Marketers
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Future Vision 2024
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Future Vision 2024: Part Two
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Sophie’s Work Experience at TMC
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April’s Work Experience at TMC
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Phoebe’s Work Experience at TMC
Read more Phoebe’s Work Experience at TMCFAQs
Frequently Asked Questions.
Who is Future Vision suitable for?
Future Vision is suitable for students who are curious about marketing, communications, PR, design, digital, content, strategy or creative agency life. You don’t have to have all the answers just yet, but you ‘feel’ this is the industry you may feel right at home in.
Which year groups is Future Vision designed for?
The programme is designed for students exploring their next step into higher education, apprenticeships or early career choices. We will be happy to confirm suitability based on each enquiry.
What will students do during the programme?
Over the space of one week, students take part in an agency induction, department workshops, a creative challenge, campaign development and a final presentation.
How can students apply to join Future Vision?
Please contact TMC’s HR Director Sarah Buxton for a friendly introduction to the programme and details of how to apply: sarah.buxton@wearetmc.com.
Which local secondary schools can apply to the Future Vision programme?
To ensure students can comfortably travel to our location at The Space, Congleton, we have historically encouraged students from Congleton High School, Eaton Bank Academy, Sandbach Girls & Boys Schools and Alsager School. However, we are open to students from further afield across Cheshire East.
Register your interest
Today’s students are shaping tomorrow’s communications industry.
If you’re curious, creative and ready to experience agency life first-hand, we’d love to hear from you.