PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROJECT (PAP)
The Pre-Apprenticeship Project (PAP) provides deserving public high school students the chance to work in dynamic career areas through paid Pre-Apprenticeship experiences. Through PAP, students will work in fields that map to 4th Generation Workforce and the Gig Economy. Area of interest but not excluded are digital media, entertainment, technology, healthcare, and design. The American Apprenticeship Initiative was a President Obama program, that is now being modified by President Trump. The PAP experiences can level the playing field for many students in underserved communities. The experiences empower student success; they change the trajectory of their careers.
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WHY PAP?
Case study, using Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world. 80% of the students in Los Angeles live in poverty. Although this is daunting, research confirms that success has less to do with race and class, than access to equitable opportunities. Skills such as persistence, motivation, problem-solving, self-confidence and self-regulation are better predictors of success than standardized test results. These are all skills that are nurtured by internships.
THE APPROACH
Businesses throughout Los Angeles recognize the need across the district, and the potential they have to impact students. PAP is helping by:
- Securing dynamic business partners on behalf of schools and students
- Identifying and supporting outstanding, passionate LA students
- Onboarding business partners and student interns, and matching students in great placements
- Continuing to advocate for the both the benefits and the necessity of work-based learning opportunities for students in Los Angeles
OUR PARTNERS
We’ll partner with some of the tech-entertainment industry most prestigious companies such as:
Intel
Apple
Cisco
Amazon
THE PAP CANDIDATE
Carefully selected LA students will work with leading businesses in fields they are passionate about including healthcare, film production, new media and digital design, finance, interior design and culinary arts. Students gain experience that gives them a competitive edge in today’s academic and job markets:
- Real world application of skills and classroom learning
- Understanding of technical concepts
- Increased exposure to cutting edge technology
- Soft skills, like professionalism, tenacity, communication, and confidence
THE UMBRELLA
Exposure to a dynamic industry can be a game changing experience for a student. PAP provides an opportunity for students to grow, and for local businesses to invest in their community. The relationship between students and business, learning and commerce, can be a foundation for Los Angeles for years to come.
ACTIVATION
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