Workforce Development for Creative Careers

PRAA’s workforce programs connect talent to opportunity and prepare the next generation for meaningful, gainful employment in the creative economy.

About Creative Workforce

Connecting Talent with Opportunity

PRAA’s Workforce Development programs are designed to open doors to creative careers in music, arts, and culture—especially for teens and young adults who want to turn passion into profession. Through paid, hands-on opportunities, participants build real-world skills, gain industry exposure, and earn income while learning. From early “earn and learn” experiences and paid internships to professional residencies and emerging apprenticeship pathways, PRAA’s workforce programs connect talent to opportunity and prepare the next generation for meaningful, gainful employment in the creative economy.

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Earn and Learn Teens and Young Adult Program

Earn and Learn Teens and Young Adult Program (Part-Time Paid Opportunities) Focused on the basics of sound engineering and live production, etc.. Teens and Young adults work towards sharpening their skills while earning and learning

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Our Paid Internship Opportunities

Our summer programs prevent learning loss through engaging field trips, hands-on projects, and cultural experiences. Students explore Chicago's resources while continuing their academic and artistic growth.

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Marketing Internships

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Exhibitions and Collections Internships

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Accounting Internships

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Paid Music and Arts Residencies

Music Teacher Residency in collaboration with the Inter-American University in Puerto Rico

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(COMING SOON) Our Music Industry Pathways Apprentice Programming

This program will be a set time bound program that will give selected participants an opportunity to earn knowledge, skills, credentials, and certifications

Participants will be introduced to the Music Industry jobs market, collaborate with local area live music productions and festivals, seek certifications, etc…

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