Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) -a nonprofit organization- and The New
York City Mayor's office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting is now accepting
applications for the nineteenth cycle of The "Made in NY" Production
Assistant Training Program. This FREE skills training and job placement
program aims to promote diversity in NYC's production industry and create
new career opportunities for young adults who are unemployed or low-income.
For more information about this free program visit our website
http://www.bwiny.org/pages/patraining.html
OPEN HOUSE DATES FOR NEW APPLICANTS:
Tuesday, June 1st and Wednesday, June 2nd @1PM Sharp
*Please arrive on time. LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED*Bring your driver's
license, a resume & be prepared to stay for 4 hours.
(Open to all those who qualify: NO APPT. NEEDED)
621 DEGRAW STREET, BROOKLYN, NY (Directions and more info below)
Visit our website to view the complete Open House Schedule
http://bwiny.org/pages/news/events.html
(If the updated schedule does not appear, press F5 to refresh your web
content)
The next cycle of the "Made in NY" PA Training Program is planned to start
in early JULY 2010! We offer:
.. 4 weeks of full-time hands-on skills training, taught by industry
professionals
.. Two years of job placement assistance in entry-level commercial, music
video, TV and film production jobs (e.g. 'production assistant' jobs)
.. Career counseling and support as you work your way up
.. Certification as a "Made in NY" Production Assistant through a partnership
with the New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.
Learn more about the work of a Production Assistant
http://www.bwiny.org/pages/programs/patraininga.html
"Made in NY" PAs are now working throughout NYC's production sector, on
everything from feature films to commercials to reality TV, episodic TV,
music videos, film festivals, and more. Our participants come from every
borough; most had never worked on set before joining the program.
Find out who is hiring our graduates
http://www.bwiny.org/pages/programs/patrainingp.html
There is no fee for the training. However you must be able to cover all your
living expenses during the training and job search. The training is
full-time Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM, with homework and occasional evening
and/or weekend sessions, followed by a two year job placement & career
development program. Please DO NOT apply if you are employed full-time,
enrolled in school, or plan to enroll in school in the next two years.
Who Should Apply?
To be considered for this scholarship base opportunity, you must:
* Have a valid driver's license (No Exceptions - you will be driving during
job placement)
* Be at least 21 years old.
* Be NYC Resident (you must currently live in one of the five boroughs) and
legally eligible to work in the U.S.
* Be low income or unemployed and have low income history -In order to apply
you must meet all of the program requirements- Please visit our website
before applying to learn more about our eligibility requirement:
http://www.bwiny.org/pages/programs/patraininga.html
No previous production experience or knowledge is required. There is no
educational requirement.
**Because we have the resources to train and place a limited number of
people, individuals are not eligible for this program if any of the
following is true:
.. You have 2 or more years of PAID media, production, post production or
theater experience* (International or Domestic) . You have supervised
production assistants (paid or unpaid)* . You have ever been enrolled in any
type of Master's or Doctorate programs
*If you are not eligible for this program for one of these reasons, please
visit our website to learn more about other opportunities for free or
low-cost training in TV & Film Production
http://www.bwiny.org/pages/programs/patrainingr.html
How to Apply?
Attend an Open House.
OPEN HOUSE DATES: Tuesday, June 1st and Wednesday, June 2nd @1PM Sharp:
Come to BWI (address below) to fill out an application and meet with program
staff to learn more about our program. All the necessary paperwork will be
provided at the Open House. *Please arrive on time as latecomers will not be
admitted. NO RSVP NEEDED.
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO RE-APPLY option for this program. If you have
already attended an Open House and applied for a previous training cycle
within in the last 12months, please visit our website to learn more about
other opportunities in NY for free or low-cost training in TV & Film
Production http://www.bwiny.org/pages/programs/patrainingr.html.
A limited number of training spots are available. Apply ASAP to guarantee
consideration. Applications are accepted year round. (Training cycles are
normally held in February, April, July and September).
DIRECTIONS:
BWI is located at 621 DeGraw Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Brooklyn.
Take the M or R train to Union Street, walk two blocks towards the Hess gas
station and make a left onto DeGraw Street. Or Take 2/3/4/5/D/N to Atlantic
Ave. and transfer to The Brooklyn-bound M or R Train.
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
621 DeGraw Street (between 3rd and 4th Avenue) Park Slope/Gowanus, Brooklyn,
NY 11217
For more info, visit our website bwiny.org or call our VOICEMAIL
718-237-2017 x145. (Due to the high volume of calls we receive, it may take
us a while to get back to you. Thank you in advance for your patience.)
VISIT BWI'S WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR OTHER FREE JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
& SERVICES! http://www.bwiny.org/
Thank you and good luck!
The "Made in NY" PA Training Program
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
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