
WE'RE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN creative industry EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
OVERVIEW
Over 7 sessions, industry leaders and emerging talent share their knowledge and experience to help graduates navigate their first steps. Knowledge like: how and where to look for employment; how to write and talk about yourself and your work, and most importantly, how to do all that while looking after yourself and
your well being.
You’ll also be given the opportunity to meet and connect with potential employers via our facilitators and industry connections. You’ll get out what you put in.
THE PROGRAM
- 6 x weekly, 2-hour sessions with a cohort of like-minded industry graduates and career-changers
- 3x bonus sessions with guest speakers
- Video based homework with content from industry leaders and professionals.
- Each session is facilitated by 2 industry professionals with industry guests joining for Q&A.
- Private channel to ask questions & check in with the group
- Held on the same day at same time - Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 6.30pm – 8.30pm AET
- Structured sessions which follow a tried and tested program with a mix of group Q&A and small breakout discussions.
- Sessions run Tuesdays or Wednesday from June 16-17th to August 11-12th.
You’ll also be given the opportunity to meet and connect with potential employers via our facilitators and industry connections. You’ll get out what you put in,
NEW SEASON
STARTING JUNE 16th
OUTLINE
SESSION 1: WELCOME & GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER
Start your NNFS journey by meeting your cohort - the designers who'll cheer you on, challenge you, and become part of your professional circle long after the program ends.
SESSION 2: LIFE AFTER EDUCATION
Get the real talk from designers who've just been through it - where jobs actually live, what the hiring landscape looks like, and how to navigate it with confidence.
SESSION 3: YOUR FIRST JOB
Separate fact from fiction about junior roles, set yourself up with realistic expectations, and learn exactly what to look for - and what to watch out for - in your first design job.
SESSION 4: HOW TO TALK ABOUT YOURSELF
Craft a story about your work that sticks. Learn how to present your portfolio and pitch yourself in a way that gets you noticed - and remembered.
SESSION 5: YOU’RE NEXT STEP
Learn how to look at your own work with fresh eyes - sharpen how you reflect on your work, strengthen how you talk about it, and walk away knowing exactly what makes it memorable.
SESSION 6: TALKING BUSINESS
Reflect on how far you've come, build the habits that'll protect your energy and creativity, and leave with a resilience toolkit — and a community — you can lean on.
BEYOND...
The real magic? This community doesn't stop when the program does. Join our Slack channel to stay connected with your cohort — for ideas, support, opportunities, and everything in between. This network is worth its weight in gold.

GUESTS & FACILITATORS
Our volunteer facilitators and industry guests are active in the industry and come from a mix of education, agencies, recruitment and in-house creative teams. Facilitators and guests can vary from season to season.







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