ENTERTAINMENT ENGINEER aPPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
If you like working behind the scenes to make a show/production happen, working as an Entertainment Engineer might be a good career choice and a way to break into film and TV productions, theater productions, large events, concerts, sports arenas, and the entertainment industry.
Endless opportunities
Join our apprenticeship program to gain real-world experience and get PAID in the process!
What is an Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a supervised program for learning highly technical skills through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom education. At the Stage Technician Apprenticeship Program, our apprentices are essential to a highly skilled team.
Intermediary / Sponsor
Serves as the connector for local businesses while remaining committed to providing the apprentices with quality education, experiential learning, and skills to meet employer needs. The intermediary also takes responsibility for the administration of the program – thereby reducing the burden on employers.
On-the-Job Training
During on-the-job training, apprentices will work as a member of a skilled trades crew under the direct supervision of journey-level workers and crew chiefs. Apprentices rotate to different venues to get an overall perspective of this occupation. During on-the-job training, apprentices’ hourly pay is $18 per hour for the first year of training.
Classroom Instruction
In addition to on-the-job training, apprentices must attend a minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction annually. Apprentices are also paid $18 per hour for their time in class and lab work.
Diversity
The Entertainment Engineer Apprenticeship Program is open to all candidates who meet our stringent qualifications. We are dedicated to increasing the number of African Americans, People of Color, and Women in the apprenticeship program while providing opportunities for all qualified applicants. We respect the diversity among us and recognize the value each of us brings to the workplace. Our apprentices reflect the diversity of the city’s population, and all are provided with the tools for success.