My overall mentorship went well and Acadium did a fantastic job on trying to keep up with the mentorship and learn of our status, ensuring they can assist us. I ended up working with my mentor as I was offered a part-time remote position which is great for me as busy college student. Highly recommend Acadium for aspiring digital marketers looking to break into the industry. The Acadium site and app is also very easy to navigate.
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Zoha S.
Very satisfied with their service and guidance
Loved my mentor that acadium helped me find. The platform constantly checked in about my progress every two-three weeks. Any concerns and queries were immediately addressed. I would definitely recommend it to everyone else and would benefit from their apprenticeship program again in the future.
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Madalina C.
Digital marketing experience
The offer of apprentices, the possibility to get a certificate, to get a continuous knowledge via the courses and know great people to collaborate further.
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Vi M.
Acadium matched me up with a great…
Acadium matched me up with a great mentor. I admit, I was lucky to have hit it with Tammy (GoToYellow) right away when we first met. Tammy listened to my needs, and gave me the tools and access to help develop my skills while helping her business. Overtime, we became close and I often look forward to our chats. We both have busy schedules so it was hard to meet at times, but we made it work. My apprenticeship actually extended beyond the 3 month contract and I still work with her today because she is so lovely and we are accommodating to each other's needs and schedule. Thanks Acadium for bringing us together!
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Hira U.
I am someone who is changing careers…
I am someone who is changing careers and searching for ways to start a career in digital marketing. One of my LinkedIn connections recommended Acadium to me, and I have found it to be a fantastic opportunity for beginners to gain practical experience and understanding. I highly recommend Acadium to anyone looking to start their journey in the field of digital marketing.
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Ed W.
Predatory business practices
We have been a non-stop subscriber since the company was called GenM many years ago. We had a couple of successful internships along with several more that were definitely more hassle than they were worth. The only predictable aspect was Acadium’s increasingly predatory business practices. Nowadays they will lock you in, steal credits you have already paid for if you cancel sub, and will change pricing structures at their whim.
The final straw for us was a price increase from $147 to $499/quarter which we were not aware of and did not consent to. Within days of being charged we reached out to support and requested a refund (we had not used the service in over two years). The answer was a dismissive ‘no chance’ using a few more words.
Avoid this company - they do not respect you and will screw you over sooner or later.
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Jo Anne M.
Mentorship and Experience
I got a mentor and she taught all she knew which was what I was looking for. Acadium also provided an apprentice advisor. So if I had any other questions about the apprenticeship, that wasn't specifically for my mentor, my apprentice advisor was there to assist me via email.
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Yvan L.
Scam Charge
I had an alright experience with their internship program, although it required a lot of effort on our part to manage everything. Overall, the experience was just okay. Unfortunately, as the internship was nearing its end, I was unexpectedly charged for a new internship that I never requested. I promptly reached out to them to cancel and request a refund because I hadn't received any notification about the renewal. However, they refused to refund my payment, claiming that their system had sent a notification.
To my surprise, I later found the notification buried in my spam folder, and it came with a Google warning that said, "This message seems dangerous. Similar messages were used to steal people's personal information. Avoid clicking links, downloading attachments, or replying with personal information." I pointed this out to their "Subscription Success Manager," but all I received in return was a snarky comment thanking me for confirming that I had received the email.
If you're a startup with tight budgets, I highly recommend exploring alternative services. I now find myself stuck with a $556 USD bill for a service I don't want, and they refuse to provide a refund. This situation is completely unacceptable. Their customer service is terrible and borders on being scammy.