Train & Earn

Program Details:

The Train & Earn Programs will serve low-income youth between the ages 16 and 24 who are not in school, have barriers to obtaining and keeping employment or completing an educational program, and meet one of the criteria below, as defined by WIOA:

i. Basic skills deficient;

ii. An English language learner;

iii. Court involved youth;

iv. A homeless youth or a runaway, in foster care or has aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under section 477 of the Social Security Act, or in out-of-home placement;

v. A youth who is pregnant or parenting;

vi. A youth with a disability;

vii. A youth who is low-income who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment.

Participants will complete work readiness and occupational training and attend workshops that prepare them for work within the media and entertainment industry. Participants will also have a designated Case Manager to access resources. 

Various companies will host participants for paid work experience, providing on-the-job learning.

This free program provides:

• Hands-on media and content creation training (video production, graphic design, digital storytelling, etc.)

• Work-readiness workshops to build essential career skills

• Paid work experience with industry professionals

• Job placement assistance and career counseling

• Supportive services, including mentorship and financial literacy training

For Applicants:

Eligibility:

• Individuals ages 16-24 who are out-of-school and out-of-work

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

• Low income*

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Interested in the media and entertainment industry

*Applicants are required to provide supporting documentation to be deemed eligible for enrollment

Time:

All participants must be able to commit to attending in-person Tuesday-Thursday 10am-3pm. 

Want to learn more? Join an info session to get the details.

Ready to apply? Create a DYCD discoverWorkforce account to get started.

Have questions? Email trainandearn@mediamkrs.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and you will be notified of the next cycle date/time.