Creative Community Apprenticeship
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The Creative Community Apprenticeship (CCA) is a paid internship experience for youth and young adults ages 16-24. Each nine-month cohort consists of three apprentices:
Through the Apprenticeship, youth have the opportunity to learn transferable skills, apply that learning through real-world experience, and grow their leadership through peer mentoring and community advocacy. Our model includes a peer mentorship component, providing the opportunity for the incoming What do apprentices do?
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Learn
Apprentices learn about our four core philosophies to creative community building through online and in-person trainings. |
Apply
Apprentices apply their learnings by hosting our Open Studio time for the general public. |
Lead
During the last three months of each cohort, apprentices provide mentorship and support to the incoming cohort. |
Youth selected for the apprenticeship are:
- interested in learning more about how art can transform individuals and communities,
- want to work with people and explore healthy ways to respond to stress and adversity,
- and are ready to gain leadership skills by serving as peer mentors and community advocates.
Want to support this program?
Visit the Studio
Our studio fees help subsidize the costs of this program. When you visit the studio, not only are you getting an awesome opportunity build creative expression into your life, but you are also supporting our young people to build 21st Century employment skills that will last a lifetime!
Our studio fees help subsidize the costs of this program. When you visit the studio, not only are you getting an awesome opportunity build creative expression into your life, but you are also supporting our young people to build 21st Century employment skills that will last a lifetime!