Catalyst CT and Park City Presents launch a program to empower Bridgeport youth through music production careers
Live music production apprenticeship program offers opportunities for growth
Catalyst CT and Park City Presents launch a program to empower Bridgeport youth through music production careers
Catalyst CT, in partnership with Park City Presents, is excited to announce the launch of the Live Music Production Apprenticeship Program, aimed at providing Bridgeport’s youth with real career opportunities in the music industry. Funded through the Greater Bridgeport Grant: Arts in the Service of Equity, this three-year initiative, supported by the Fairfield County Community Foundation (FCCF), will invest up to $285,000 to empower under-resourced youth with experience in the professional production and creative arts space.
This innovative program will offer hands-on training in careers in live event production technology, like lighting and sound engineering, specifically targeting 16- to 18-year-olds from under-resourced communities. With access to state-of-the-art equipment and on-the-job experience at Park City Music Hall, teen apprentices will learn directly from industry professionals in a vibrant live music setting.
“Our goal is to turn student passions for music into professional opportunities, opening doors that weren’t previously available,” said Marc Donald, CEO of Catalyst CT. “These young people will gain practical skills, positioning them for jobs in live music venues locally and beyond.”
The Apprenticeship Program addresses the challenges facing Bridgeport’s youth, who often lack the same educational and career opportunities as their peers in surrounding areas. Learning from industry professionals at Park City Music Hall will allow young participants to develop critical skills that can lead to sustainable careers as lighting technicians and sound engineers.
“As the non-profit associated with Park City Music Hall, we have the unique opportunity to bring youth into a working live music venue to get hands-on experience on state-of-the-art equipment, all while getting instruction from industry professionals,” said Brandon Clark, Executive Director, Park City Presents. “Connecting the young people of Bridgeport to career pathways with low barriers to entry like the ones we will be offering apprenticeships for is a win-win for us and the community we seek to serve. We are beyond thrilled to get started.”
Catalyst CT and Park City Presents are committed to serving under-resourced communities and ensuring that this program reaches those who will benefit the most. Together, they are creating meaningful pathways to career success in the creative arts industry
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