Learning & Development

From early career professionals to senior leadership.

We are committed to building the future capability of Ireland’s and creative communications industry through world-class learning and development opportunities. From emerging talent to senior leaders, our programmes are designed to strengthen skills, accelerate careers and foster leadership, while our partnerships with leading educational institutions and industry experts help ensure members have access to relevant, future-focused development at every stage of their professional journey.

Female Futures Fund

The Female Futures Fund is a dynamic award winning initiative that aims to address gender disparity in our industry.   This one-of-a-kind initiative not only empowers and equips women to excel, it provides them with a support network of peers, with team building, mentorship coaching and talks by inspirational female CEOs sharing their personal journey and experiences.  We are proud to have a Female Futures Fund alumni network of over 125 women in leadership roles across our industry.

Cannes Young Lions

The Young Lions Competition is part of the Cannes Lions International Festival, home of the world’s most prestigious advertising awards.  Teams compete across 7 categories on a national level to win the opportunity to compete with global teams during the Cannes Lions Festival. We have enhanced the programme with an intensive training bootcamp in preparation for the global competition.  We are delighted to announce that Hannah Murphy and Kate Dempsey from TBWA\Ireland won Gold in the Print category at the 2026 Cannes Young Lions competition.

Apprenticeship Development

We are developing a new focused pathway into the advertising and creative commercial communications industry by way of a new National Apprenticeship in Advertising and Communications to reach a broader talent pool for the industry.

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Education Partnerships

We work alongside 2nd and 3rd level education providers to develop programmes in conjunction with organisations such as Business in the Community, Creative Careers and the Cannes Lions Roger Hatchuel Academy.

Members who would like more information can contact:

Keith O’Connor
Talent Attraction Manager
keith.oconnor@ccai.ie.