BlackRook Academy

International Women’s Day is a moment to recognise the achievements of women everywhere and to reaffirm our commitment to equality in the workplace and beyond.
We’re proud that our MD, Lucy Rook has represented us at the sell out Black Country Chamber of Commerce event today at the as Chair of Women in Leadership, helping to drive forward important discussions around female leadership and opportunity 💥

Your brand isn’t struggling because of the algorithm.
It’s struggling because people don’t quite 'get' you yet.
If your tone changes every week, your visuals look different every time, or you’re jumping on whatever trend is loudest that day, it’s confusing. And confused people don’t buy.
You don’t need to share your whole life to be authentic. You just need to be clear and consistent.
Same message.
Same energy.
Same feel.
When people can recognise you instantly and know what to expect, that’s when trust builds. And once you’ve got trust, everything else gets easier. 🧡

Meet our 4 video trainers 👋
Joe A, Joe W, Ash & Simon
Freelancers who actually do the job, teaching our student how to get their foot in the industry door (and kick it wide open)

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We’re honoured to be nominated for the Black Country Chamber Bostin’ Business Hall of Fame. Being a local business means everything to us, and your support is what keeps us going.

If you have a spare moment, please vote for us TODAY BEFORE 5PM: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDXG9CZ

Thank you for being part of our journey! 🧡

We need your help!! 🙏
We’ve been nominated for the Black Country Chamber Bostin’ Business Hall of Fame 💥
If you think we’re doing a bostin’ job, PLEASE vote for us before Friday here 👇

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Thank you for supporting our Black Country business 🧡

Smiles, success stories and sparkly businesses ✨
Massive thanks to and Lucy from Boulton Bookkeeping for celebrating our graduates with us. Watch this space… these learners are going places 👀

Today is a VERY happy day for the BlackRook Academy team...

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Digital Revolutionary Award 2026! 💥

To say we are excited is an understatement, especially knowing that there was a record number of entries this year.

A massive thank you to the judges for selecting us. Watch this space! 🧡

At Blackrook Academy, we focus on real-world skills that prepare people for work in social media and content creation, not just theory.
Our students are taught by industry experts and gain hands-on experience in:
🎥 Video reels and content creation

🎨 Advanced Canva design

🤖 AI tools for social media

📊 Paid ads and analytics

Training takes place in Wolverhampton and Birmingham, with practical projects that help students build confidence, experience and a portfolio they can be proud of.

✨ For potential students:
If you’re interested in developing in-demand social media skills and would like to register your interest for upcoming cohorts, you can email us directly at [email protected].

🤝 For employers:
Our graduates are trained on real briefs and real content, and many are open to full-time roles, mixed positions or freelance opportunities. If you’re looking to connect with emerging talent or learn more about how our programme works with businesses, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Get in touch

[email protected]

[email protected]

Snow way were we missing this ❄️
We took Birmingham presentation day by storm, and our employer couldn’t get enough of the unreal videos our grads produced with help from ⚡🎬
Keep your eyes on our page to see some of the final videos 💥

💡 Hiring for social media or content creation?

At Blackrook Academy, we help employers find people who are actually ready to work in social media - not just CV-ready.

Our talent is:
✨️Trained by industry experts in real-world social media & content creation

✨ Confident across platforms and current trends

✨ Experienced in creating engaging, on-brand content

✨ Prepared to step straight into roles

We take the guesswork out of hiring by connecting you with candidates who understand what social media really requires, saving you hours of sifting through CV's.

📩 Looking to strengthen your social media team? Let’s talk.