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‘Of course the industry is ageist’: Behind Thinkerbell’s over-55s internship

on Oct 6, 2020 | 0 comments

By Charlotte McEleny

Thinkerbell, the Australian independent that’s got a ‘friends with benefits’ agreement with PwC, has launched a paid internship for the over 55s in a bid to right the wrongs of an industry that skews young demographically.

The Drum spoke to Thinkerbell founder Adam Ferrier about a society that is youth-obsessed and why younger doesn’t mean more creative.

Ferrier is unwavering in his response to the question of whether the industry is ageist, “Of course the industry is ageist – it’s blatantly clear it is. The statistics tell a damning story with over 50-year-olds making up just 5% of Read full story ›

Source: The Drum