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Education/teens
Arts Aspire Summer Programs
The Arts Aspire program promotes strong leadership as well as college and career readiness for students and young adults ages 14-21. Arts Aspire activities at all three levels take place in a professional environment in which participants interact with business and community leaders, cultural organizations, non-profits, K-12 schools, universities, as well as families and patrons who take part in Center programs.
Arts Aspire is a three-tier pyramid of defined, hands-on activities and program levels that allow youth to graduate from one tier to the next beginning in high school and continuing beyond graduation, whether they attend college or not. The three levels are tailored to the experience and ability of participants as follows:
Teen Arts Ambassadors for ages 14-18
- General training in leadership and professional skills by community leaders
- Work-place experiences and community service hours in Center education programs
- Community service /volunteer hours awarded
Downloadable Teen Arts
Ambassadors 2019 Summer Application
Arts Associates for ages 17-18
- Project-based training in leadership and professional skills
- Shadowing, observing and hands-on experiences
- Gain leadership skills through direct contact with education programs
- Specialized training in multiple focus areas
- Stipends available for specific projects
2019 Summer Program Positions Available:
- Wardrobe and Set Associate
- Marketing Associate
- Technical Theater Associate
School Year Program Positions Available:
- Marketing Associate
- Event Associate
- Education Associate
Downloadable Arts Associates
2019 Summer Application
Arts Apprentice for ages 18-21
- Internship-based advanced training program in a focus area of interest
- Hands-on, work-place experiences at the Center
- Increased responsibility in setting and meeting goals
- Hourly pay rate for specific projects
2019 Summer Program Positions Available:
- Stage Manager Apprentice
- Technical Theater Apprentice
- Marketing and Social Media Apprentice
- Education and Arts Administration
School Year Program Positions Available:
- Education and Arts Administration Apprentice
- Marketing and Social Media Apprentice
- Multimedia Design and Editing Apprentice
- Event Apprentice
- Curriculum Development Apprentice
- Grant Development Apprentice
Downloadable Arts Apprentice
Internship 2019 Summer Application
Each tier of the pyramid builds essential 21st century workplace skills through hands-on experiences in a fast-paced environment with kids, families, and arts-minded people. Through Arts Aspire participants apply what they learn, expand their knowledge of working in the arts, and benefit from invaluable on-the-job experiences that develop their leadership skills. They also have fun along the way.
Arts Aspire is supported by the following Community Foundation of Broward Funds: Harold Rosenberg Fund for Children’s Education, Jim Moran Children’s Fund, Leonard & Sally Robbins Fund, and Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund; and an arts education grant from The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation.
Call 954.921.3274 for more information and applications.
