Wunderman partners with Nanyang Polytecnic to launch ZED Academy

SINGAPORE - Wunderman has teamed up with Nanyang Polytecnic in Singapore to start ZED Academy, an international education initiative created in partnership with some of the best design and digital marketing colleges throughout the world.

Bill Manfredi, EVP, global talent management with Edward Ho, deputy principal/development of Nanyang Polytechnic

The Wunderman ZED Academy gives final-year students the chance to work on the multi-million dollar global accounts of Microsoft, Nokia, Ford and Citibank.

They are also offered the opportunity to continue a relationship with Wunderman after graduation. 

“ZED Academy prepares students for the clients and work culture unique to Wunderman,” said Bill Manfredi, Wunderman EVP of global talent management.

He added, “In this apprenticeship, ZED students work on real projects with our clients where we need it most.  Nanyang Polytechnic students are placed across our network offices including Shanghai, New York, Seattle and London." 

Said Edward Ho, deputy principal/ development of Nanyang Polytechnic, “Nanyang Polytechnic is pleased to partner Wunderman on this initiative to groom and develop young talents in Singapore."

He added, "We are appreciative of the effort and support of Wunderman in providing our students opportunities for internship at their global offices and studios, and to be groomed and mentored by their experts."

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