The entertainment industry is far more expansive than what is seen on stage or on screen, it is a dynamic ecosystem of careers, trades, and opportunities that power everything behind the scenes.
From production, ticketing, merchandising, and sales to human resources, medical support, sports, graphic design, gaming, live entertainment, public relations, management, set design, communications, community engagement and brand partnerships, the industry is built on a wide network of interconnected roles. And that’s only scratching the surface.
Understanding these pathways is critical. When young people are exposed to the full scope of the industry, they begin to see where their skills, interests, and identities fit, not just as consumers of culture, but as contributors to it.
New Look Career Academies are designed to connect young people to this full ecosystem, building a pipeline that prepares them for real roles across the entertainment industry and beyond.
This work is rooted in transformational partnerships.
Not one-time engagements but relationships that:
- Create access to real environments
- Provide mentorship and guidance
- Support skill development and workforce readiness
- Open doors to long-term opportunity
Our approach is youth-first and future-focused, ensuring participants gain access to the Six Capitals; human, social, economic, cultural, wellness, and Spark. The way, they are prepared not only to enter industries, but to innovate and disruptivate them.
For partners, this is an opportunity to:
- Help build the next generation of (your possible) talent
- Strengthen workforce pipelines
- Align community impact with industry growth
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Build the pipeline
Support early exposure and preparation for future talent via New Look Career Academies.
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Create meaningful access
Open doors to real environments, conversations, and experiences to provide access to the six capitals.
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Advance shared impact
Connect workforce development, community investment, and industry relevance to provide transformational change to the communities that we serve.
See the city proof points behind the model
The next page shows how Atlanta, Detroit, and future labs make the approach feel grounded and scalable.
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