find your passion
Digital Media Production
Workforce development skills training in digital production
Find your voice, build your platform.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore audio, visual, and video editing and production using current industry standard tools. A focus will be placed on developing a unique voice through an in-depth self-branding exercise. Media professionals from different cultural, life and experiential backgrounds guide youth through the process. Participants should feel empowered to transform barriers and underrepresentation into an asset in their creative and career pursuits. This course will give youth a glimpse at the world of the digital entrepreneur, and the remote employee. All content will be put through a lens of environmental sustainability and challenge youth to use technology responsibly.
Who
Youth aged 15+ facing barriers to education and employment with upward mobility. Must be eligible to work in Canada, current students are not eligible.
What
Hands on, paid work experience and skills training in digital media production, build a platform and portfolio to launch your voice and career.
When
Programs run for 8 weeks at a time on a rolling basis throughout the year.
How
Complete the application form and tell us why you think you are a good fit for the program!
Skill
development
- Videography & video editing
- Digital music production
- Audio recording & editing (podcasting)
- Graphic design
- Digital illustration
- Digital communications
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Cloud based file sharing & management (digital literacy)
- Project management
- Branding
- Introduction to online business opportunities
Brilliant futures start here.
benefits
get paid to learn
Spend 8 weeks learning and developing skills for your future career and getting paid for your time.
build a support network
Everyone who interacts with Elephant Thoughts becomes part of an international family of incredible humans who will be there to support you along your journey.
invest in yourself
Gain incredible experiences, skills, certifications and connections that will help you achieve your career and life goals.
Let's get down to the nitty gritty
THE DETAILS
Eligibility
– Legally able to work in Canada
– Not currently enrolled in high school or post secondary education
– Candidates must be 15+ years of age
Ideal candidates
The ideal candidate for this program is an individual with a passion to learn and grow but faces barriers (social, geographic, mental, physical, economic, etc.) to achieving their goals.
Time commitment
30 hours of training or working time per week for 8 weeks.
Requirements
Youth participants must complete WHIMIS for all programs and an online food handling course for culinary arts, prior to gaining access to the program. All costs will be covered by Elephant Thoughts.