A brand new expertise growth program for present college students and soon-to-be graduates of HBCUs (traditionally Black faculties and universities) has simply been introduced by way of The Hollywood Reporter, with DreamWorks Animation and HBCU 20×20 partnering up for the initiative.
Designed for these seeking to start knowledgeable profession in animation, this system will choose 15 contributors from HBCUs to participate in a paid eight-week curriculum that may embody workshops and a speaker sequence. This system may also function a networking alternative, and at its finish, contributors will get the prospect to use and interview for an open place at DreamWorks Animation or the corporate’s internship program.
“DreamWorks strives to introduce and carve a path for Black college students, and we discovered the proper associate to create a significant fellowship program with HBCU 20×20,” stated Rabia Abedin, DreamWorks’ Animation’s Supervisor of Early Profession Packages & Variety Outreach, of the brand new endeavor. “LAUNCH will proceed DreamWorks’ ongoing dedication to get rid of boundaries in animation for the Black group, and we consider that this program will create impactful alternatives for everybody concerned.”
Added HBCU 20×20’s Founder and CEO, Nicole Tinson: “This can be a first of its form partnership … we’re trying ahead to making sure extra individuals inside the HBCU, and finally, the Black group, are ready, prepared, and related to profession alternatives in animation. We’re grateful to everybody at DreamWorks who continues their ongoing dedication in range, fairness, and inclusion.”
HBCU 20×20 companions with organizations to assist put together Black faculty college students and professionals for job and internship alternatives. The org’s goal is to extend financial and social mobility inside the HBCU and Black group by means of its tutorial and profession assets.
Head over to this system’s web site to search out out extra or to use. The deadline to submit is March 1. This system will start Might 2.
Supply: Women And Hollywood
