Train & Earn
Media Career Pathways
Train & Earn (Media Career Pathways) is an innovative initiative centered on dismantling barriers preventing out-of-school, out-of-work (OSOW) young adults from participating in NYC’s $28 billion entertainment industry.
The goal of a WIOA-funded Train & Earn Program is to provide comprehensive occupational and work readiness training for OSOW youth for entry into high-growth occupations tied to in-demand sectors.
Upcoming Programs
Fall 2025
Program Dates: September 22 — November 28, 2025
Applications Open: Monday, August 4, 2025
Applications Close: Friday, September 19, 2025
Winter 2025-2026
Program Dates: December 15, 2025 — February 27, 2026
Applications Open: Monday, October 27, 2025
Applications Close: Friday, December 5, 2025
Spring 2026
Program Dates: March 16 — May 15, 2026
Applications Open: Monday, January 26, 2026
Applications Close: Friday, March 6, 2026
Join the info session
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET | Virtual
All prospective applicants must attend an info session before applying. Accepted applicants will be invited to interview.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and you will be notified of the next cycle date/time.
Program Details
Students must be:
Basic skills deficient
English language learner
Court-involved
Homeless, runaway, in foster care, or aged out
Pregnant or parenting
Living with a disability
In need of additional support to complete school or gain employment
Participants gain:
Hands-on media and content creation training (video production, graphic design, digital storytelling, etc.)
Work-readiness workshops to build essential career skills
Paid work experience with industry professionals
Job placement assistance and career counseling
Supportive services, including mentorship and financial literacy training