We recently learned of a new program that we want to share with you; The Remix Project offers programs that serve youth trying to enter into the creative industries. They help refine the raw talents of young people from across the GTA and help them find success on their own terms. The team guide youth through their career choices and six-month plans; they work one on one with young people to provide guidance and feedback in greater detail. The facility is 5,000 square feet with a full recording studio, photography studio, business development centre, creative arts lab, video editing suite & more.
Youth from Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods involved with The Remix Project know that it IS possible to be a master of their own destiny and understand that there is a place for them in our society. The results of the program help to create a more diverse and skilled workforce in Toronto’s creative industries. With each successful placement of a young person in the creative economy they make it that much easier for the next young person to be taken seriously and given a chance.
Here is a list of their programs:
Creative Arts
Artists work on honing their craft, learning to use different mediums and computer applications while putting together portfolios to get into school and apply for work. The Creative Arts Program Leader works to support them by teaching techniques, programs, and otherwise helping them develop their creative side in areas like graphic design, illustration, fashion design, videography, photography and writing.
Recording Arts
Participants in this stream are working towards careers as recording artists, producers, and audio engineers. Use of the studio is managed by the Media Arts Program Leader, who works with participants to complete albums, mix tapes, demos, etc. Workshops are conducted regularly on how to put together a press kit, writing industry grants, and roundtable sessions where successful artists and composers related their experiences on breaking into the music game.
Remix Projects
If you’re a young entrepreneur, this stream is for you. Participants range in field and experience, but each has their own goal to attain. We’ve had managers, publicists, community workers, party promoters, and magazine editors work on and launch projects here, as well as fashion & consulting entrepreneurs. The Art of Business Program Leader will work with you one-on-one, helping you construct a business or marketing plan for example, as well as identifying strategies to enter a particular market. It is up to you to execute. Workshops range from starting a small business, copyright law, managing credit, financial planning and more.
If you or someone you know is interested in their programs, or if you would like to make a donation or volunteer your time visit their website today. The Remix Project
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