Program Purpose
To strengthen both Early Art Exposure and Arts Workforce Development, Edutainment Productions offers additional program components that increase impact and artist sustainability:
A) Creative Career Simulation Labs
Youth rotate through “real production roles” in a live simulation:
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Lighting booth
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Sound booth
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Stage management
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Costume build
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Set build
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Marketing team
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Development team
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Producer team
Outcome: Youth understand what it takes to run a production, not just perform in one.
B) Creative Certification Pathways
Edutainment continuously partnerships with certification providers and training platforms such as:
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Adobe Creative certifications
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OSHA-10 (for production and technical safety)
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CareerSafe training
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Industry-specific micro-credentials
Outcome: Youth leave with credentials that matter.
C) Arts Apprenticeship Bridge Program
A structured bridge for ages 17–24 connecting youth into:
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Union apprenticeships
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Theatre tech internships
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Film production training tracks
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Event production staffing pools
Outcome: Direct pipeline into paid work.
D) “Creators in Residence” Career Talks
Monthly guest artist/industry sessions featuring:
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Working designers
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Touring professionals
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Film crew members
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Arts administrators
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Grant-funded project leaders
Outcome: Real exposure to real professionals.
When you support Edutainment Productions, you are not funding “art activities.”
You are funding:
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Early access to creativity
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Workforce pathways in real industries
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Community-based cultural infrastructure
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Youth confidence and identity development
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Long-term opportunity creation
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A stronger, more connected region
This is Ascension.
This is what intentional arts investment looks like. Book a session, join our ascension team, or make a direct contribution to our mission below.