Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) –a nonprofit organization– and
The New York City Mayor's office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting
present the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program. This
FREE skills training and job placement program aims to promote
diversity in NYC's production industry and create new career
opportunities for young adults who are unemployed or low-income.
"Made in NY" PAs are now working throughout NYC's production sector,
on everything from feature films to commercials to reality TV,
episodic TV, music videos, film festivals, and more. Our employers
include productions of Warner Brothers, MTV, Walt Disney Pictures, CW
Network, Touchstone Pictures and HBO and other major studios and
networks. Our participants come from every borough; most had never
worked on set before joining the program.

BWI is now accepting applications for the tenth cycle of the "Made in
NY" PA Training Program beginning in April 2008! We offer:
--4 weeks of full-time hands-on skills training, taught by industry
professionals
--Two years of job placement assistance in entry-level commercial,
music video, TV and film production jobs (e.g. 'production assistant'
jobs)
--Career counseling and support as you work your way up
--Certification as a "Made in NY" Production Assistant through a
partnership with the New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and
Broadcasting.
Who is eligible?
To apply for this program, you must:
* Have a valid driver's license (no exceptions – you will be driving
during job placement)
* Be at least 21 years old.
* Be New York City Resident (you must currently live in one of the
five boroughs) and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
* Be able to attend all program sessions (including early morning and
evening field trips) and accept job placements immediately after the
training ends.
* Be ready to make a two-year commitment to working in production in
New York City
* Be physically fit/able to lift 50 pounds.
* Be eager for jobs that require physical labor, long hours, evening
and weekend work, and managing a freelance lifestyle
* Demonstrate need for this opportunity (e.g. unemployed, low-income,
lack of career choices due to personal obstacles)
*In order to apply you must meet all of the above requirements*
NYCHA residents and TANF-eligible individuals, including non-custodial
parents and individuals receiving public benefits are encouraged to
apply.
Individuals who are on parole, probation or who have past criminal
convictions are also encouraged to apply.
A limited number of training spots are available. Apply ASAP to
guarantee consideration. Applications are accepted year round.
(Training cycles are normally held in February, April, June and
September).
I'm eligible. How do I start my application?
Get more info at http://www.nyc.gov/html/film/ html/employment/pa_training. shtml