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ADVANCING ACCESS, TRAINING, AND INNOVATION IN THE ENTERTAINMENT TRADES

At Usher’s New Look, we prepare young people for careers in areas such as:

PRODUCTION

CREATIVE

BUSINESS

TECHNOLOGY

How it works(PATHWAY MODEL)

A clear, structured pathway that moves young people from discovery to career readiness and long-term success.

01

ACCESS

Early exposure and career discovery that introduce young people to opportunities across the entertainment industry.

02

TRAINING

Cohort-based and hands-on learning experiences that build technical skills, creative capabilities, and professional readiness.

03

EXPERIENCE

Paid internships, real-world projects, and direct engagement with industry professionals in live and production environments.

04

INNOVATION

Advanced pathways focused on entrepreneurship, access to capital, and creating new opportunities across the entertainment ecosystem.

Trusted by industry

We work alongside industry leaders, companies, and organizations to create real opportunities and career pathways.

Featured Partners Include:

IBM

The Chamber Group

Laffitte Management Group

Ilitch Sports & Entertainment

CG Pro

REAL CAREER OUTCOMES

Real Skills. Real Experience. Real Economic Opportunity.

3,000+

Participants served annually across workforce and training programs

20+

Career pathways spanning production, creative, business, and technology

Spark Lab Studios

Program

SPARK Lab(Ages 14–17)

Program

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CLUB(Ages 18–25)

Built in culture. Proven in cities.

Our model bridges culture, infrastructure, and opportunity; connecting two of the most influential cities in entertainment. By building a pipeline between Atlanta and Detroit, we are creating a scalable model that connects talent, training, and industry. Through partnerships with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and Greater Detroit, we are expanding access and creating consistent pathways across cities; demonstrating how entertainment careers can be developed at scale.

DETROIT

A city with deep cultural roots, creative infrastructure, and emerging opportunities for technical and production careers.

ATLANTA

A major entertainment, production, and innovation ecosystem that makes the workforce pathway model tangible and scalable.

FROM ACCESS TO CAREER INNOVATION

Our model doesn’t stop at exposure, it leads to long-term success, innovation, and career advancement.

ALUMNI FOCUS

25+ Years of Alumni Success

For more than two decades, Usher’s New Look has supported young people in building careers, launching businesses, and creating impact across industries.

EXPERIENCE + CREDENTIALS + CAPITAL

Industry Experience That Opens Doors

Participants gain direct access to industry professionals, earn industry-backed credentials, and unlock opportunities, including access to capital, to build careers across multiple sectors.

INNOVATION

INNOVATION IN ACTION

From creative projects to entrepreneurial ventures, participants develop ideas, skills, and solutions that shape the future of the entertainment industry.

Get involved(SLIGHTLY UPGRADED LANGUAGE)

Join a growing ecosystem connecting talent, training, and industry.

I'M A STUDENT

Discover career pathways, build real skills, and gain experience that prepares you for the future.

EXPLORE

I'M AN EMPLOYER

Connect with emerging talent, host interns, and help shape the future workforce.

PARTNER

I'M A FUNDER

Support a scalable model advancing workforce development, innovation, and economic mobility.

SUPPORT

I'M A MENTOR

Guide and support the next generation of leaders and professionals.

VOLUNTEER

ADVANCING ACCESS, TRAINING, AND INNOVATION IN THE ENTERTAINMENT TRADES

ADVANCING ACCESS, TRAINING, AND INNOVATION IN THE ENTERTAINMENT TRADES

WHAT ARE THE ENTERTAINMENT TRADES?

PRODUCTION

CREATIVE

BUSINESS

TECHNOLOGY

How it works(PATHWAY MODEL)

ACCESS

TRAINING

EXPERIENCE

INNOVATION

Trusted by industry

REAL CAREER OUTCOMES

Spark Lab Studios

SPARK Lab(Ages 14–17)

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CLUB(Ages 18–25)

Built in culture. Proven in cities.

DETROIT

ATLANTA

FROM ACCESS TO CAREER INNOVATION

25+ Years of Alumni Success

Industry Experience That Opens Doors

INNOVATION IN ACTION

Get involved(SLIGHTLY UPGRADED LANGUAGE)

I'M A STUDENT

I'M AN EMPLOYER

I'M A FUNDER

I'M A MENTOR