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At TEMBO, we believe the future of events depends on the next generation of talent. That’s why we created TEMBO ACADEMY — a structured internship-to-hire programme built for the events, marketing and media sectors.

A better way to hire entry-level talent. Through hands-on projects, our interns have built real industry skills, gained practical experience, and grown the confidence to step straight into the field of event marketing. 

Now they are ready for you.

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Why choose a TEMBO ACADEMY intern?

Finding great junior talent shouldn’t feel like a gamble. TEMBO ACADEMY combines rigorous selection, industry-specific training, and hands-on project experience so you get new hires who:

✔️ Understand the sector from day one  ✔️Onboard faster  ✔️Add value immediately  ✔️Stay longer

 

Why TEMBO ACADEMY

TEMBO ACADEMY KEY STATISTICS

Built for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

How we widen access:

TEMBO ACADEMY removes financial and geographic barriers for emerging talent by partnering with universities and social-mobility organisations to ensure everyone can access paid internships, not just those who can afford to.

 

The value to you:

  • Broader perspectives → more creative campaigns
  • Stronger audience resonance
  • Tangible DEI reporting metrics

Less risk. Less admin. More return.

LOWER ADS SPEND

No endless PPC or job-board fees. We have access to a wider, more diverse talent pool through university partnerships and proactive outreach, not paid clicks.

PRE-VETTED TALENT

All interns are pre-assessed, reference-checked, and right-to-work verified.

We handle the admin and offer post-placement mentorship, so your team can stay focused on delivery.

FASTER RAMP-UP, HIGHER ROI

TEMBO interns reach full productivity 30–40% faster than new grads with no experience.

42% lower onboarding costs reported by employers

Average onboarding time drops from 8–12 weeks to 4–6 weeks

REDUCE FAILED HIRES

Reduce mis-hire risk and associated replacement costs. Our 12-week project-based internships validate skills and motivation before conversion.

71% of sector interns stay 3+ years (vs 45% of non-interns)

REAL SKILLS, REAL IMPACT

Our internship programme provides practical training in:

✓ Email copywriting, design and build  ✓ Social media copy, design and scheduling  ✓ Website auditing, copy and basic updates  ✓ Data handling and list management  ✓ Speakers, partners, and sponsors deliverables  ✓ Tools like Gleanin for audience engagement

Ready to find your next Marketing Talent?

Join the employers building the next generation of events talent through TEMBO ACADEMY.


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