The BrandLab’s mission is to change the face and voice of the marketing industry, one city at a time. To connect local BIPOC talent with organizations committed to more equitable workplaces. Hello, Milwaukee (MKE).
Let's ConnectThe BrandLab was founded in 2009 to address workplace inequities and racial disparities. How? Connecting next-gen local talent with leading organizations in the marketing industry.
Our unique model creates a network that connects students from high school classrooms to college to careers.
By focusing on the skill development of future talent, and workplace equity of employers, our proven model ensures success for both student and the industry.
Learn MoreOur Spark program introduces hundreds of high school students to the idea of a creative career.
We place 100+ interns into industry jobs each summer while supporting them with training and skills development.
Our College & Beyond program serves our alumni community through mentorships, scholarships, networking and job placement support.
Our Fearless program directly addresses the inequities plaguing the creative industry through workshops, events and annual research.
Milwaukee is incredibly diverse. It’s critical to build more pathways into MKE's creative and marketing industry for talent from all backgrounds.
Whether you’re an educator connecting students, a business striving to make your workplace, work, and workers more culturally competent, a student interested in a BrandLab internship, or you’d simply like to donate, we’d love to connect.
Leaning into fearlessness can be a transformative tool for your organization’s journey toward equity. The BrandLab’s Fearless team facilitates DEI conversations specifically created for marketers.
Learn MoreBuilding more inclusive pathways for talent into the marketing industry is critical to your business health. Hosting a BrandLab intern can unlock new levels of creativity and innovation for your team, your work, and your culture.
Learn MoreThere are many ways to be a part of MKE’s BrandLab movement. Make a financial donation to support our mission at any time.
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