{"id":27772,"date":"2026-10-26T13:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T18:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquent.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=27772"},"modified":"2026-11-03T13:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T18:06:11","slug":"aquent-launches-european-graduate-accelerator-program-in-uk-and-france","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/aquent.com\/en-au\/news\/aquent-launches-european-graduate-accelerator-program-in-uk-and-france","title":{"rendered":"Aquent launches European Graduate Accelerator Program in UK and France"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LONDON, UK \u2013 October 26, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Aquent, the leading global creative and technology staffing agency, today announced the launch of the European Graduate Accelerator Program &#8211; a first-of-its-kind initiative for the company in Europe developed as a fast-track pipeline for exceptional future recruiters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intensive six-month accelerator is designed for tech-minded, business-savvy graduates looking to establish a career at the intersection of AI, marketing, and recruitment. Applications are officially open for the inaugural January 2027 intake for the United Kingdom and France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Recruitment has undergone a seismic shift, and traditional sales playbooks simply don't cut through the noise anymore.&#8221; said Aliza Sweiry, UK Managing Director. &#8220;With the rise of AI and sophisticated modern hiring tech, businesses no longer need transactional recruiters &#8211; they need innovative individuals who understand how to utilise the technology and can navigate complex modern markets.&#8221; Laetitia Parise, French Managing Director, said &#8220;Our new European Graduate Accelerator will give the next generation the exact tools, technology, and consultative skills they need to excel in an AI-driven era.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program offers participants a structured, hands-on immersive experience. Over six months, trainees will learn modern business development, AI sales enablement, omnichannel communication, and consultative talent sourcing powered by Aquent's proprietary recruitment technology. Upon successful completion of the accelerator, graduates will transition into permanent, full-time 360\u00b0 Perm Recruiter roles, managing their own client portfolios and advising business leaders across top UK brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key highlights of the program include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modern Sales &amp; AI Mastery:<\/strong> Hands-on training leveraging AI tools to generate sales leads, automate workflows, and drive high-impact client engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech-Driven Talent Sourcing:<\/strong> Direct access to Aquent's proprietary recruitment platforms to identify, evaluate, and place elite candidates across marketing, creative, tech and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Career Support &amp; Benefits:<\/strong> Beyond hands-on mentorship, participants receive remote-first working flexibility, access to a \u00a35,000 annual personal learning fund, carbon-neutral operations commitment, and access to company perks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program requires no prior recruitment experience, prioritising candidates with strong commercial drive, agile learning abilities, academic achievement, and an active interest in technology and creative industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">APSCo UK Managing Director Samantha Hurley said &#8220;As recruitment continues to evolve alongside advances in technology and AI, attracting and developing new talent into the profession is vital. Aquent's Graduate Accelerator Programme is a great example of how organisations can combine structured learning, practical experience and exposure to emerging technologies to help graduates build successful careers in recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By investing in early careers talent, programmes like this not only create opportunities for individuals entering the profession but also help ensure the sector has the skills and fresh perspectives needed for the future. 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