Creative Community Apprenticeship

The Creative Community Apprenticeship (CCA) is is a nine month serve-and-learn program for youth ages 16-24. We partner with youth-serving agencies and schools to identify youth facing both personal and systemic adversities to participate in this program.

Through the Creative Community Apprenticeship, we w
What do apprentices do? 
  • people-centered approaches,
  • expressive arts,
  • restorative practices, and
  • trauma-informed care
THE APPRENTICES
The Creative Community Apprenticeship combines experience with content to deepen the learning and development that we can offer. Here's a breakdown of the commitment:

What kinds of adversities? 
We don't have a finite list of adversities as qualifiers for these positions. Instead, we recognize that there are lots of ways that young people are impacted by the societal conditions around them. 

Content Hours (6-8hrs/mo.)
  • Participate in on-demand e-courses and in-person skill development workshops
  • Attend the monthly Reflection Circle
All in-person work will happen at our studio. Online learning modules will be available on-demand through an easy to access website. 
WHAT YOU GET
Community Connections:
Meet neighbors, build friendships, and expand your network! The community of folks who make up courageous heARTS is pretty awesome and you are bound to grow your connections.

Dedicated Creative Time:
While hosting the studio, you get to be creative too! We encourage our apprentices to model their own creative practice (whatever stage it's at!) with youth. Explore the supplies, make mistakes, and maybe even surprise yourself!

Hands-On Learning:
We believe that experience can teach as much as books do, and have crafted learning that has direct application to your studio duties and can benefit you well beyond our walls!