CREATIVE CAREER PATHWAY ORGANIZATIONS
union approved training Programs
Union Approved Training Programs facilitate recruitment, training, placement, and extended mentoring opportunities for new and incumbent workers. Union pathways increase opportunities and access for underrepresented and underserved communities to get on the roster or gain employment with studios and productions.
We are continually updating this resource with new programs and training opportunities for people interested in the arts, media, and entertainment industries. If you would like to add your union training program, please fill out the form here.
IATSE Local 839
The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, represents artists, writers, technicians, and production workers in the animation industry
Professional Musicians of California
Professional Musicians of California is an active coalition of all California American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Locals
Manifest Works
Connecting those impacted by foster care, homelessness and incarceration with job training and opportunities in Hollywood
Hollywood CPR w/ Local 44, 728, and 33
Hollywood CPR is a non-profit organization with a 25-year history of training students to start working in key, union-recognized positions on set in the Artists, Crafts and Technicians departments of the entertainment industry.
Handy Foundation w/ Local 700
Connecting below-the-line workers to job opportunities in Hollywood, providing professional development while helping studios and networks meet diversity and inclusion goals.
IATSE Local 80
IATSE Local 80 represents Grips, Crafts Service, First Aid, Marine, and warehouse workers in the film and television industry and is actively engaging in the IATSE High School Outreach and Career Pathways Training program.
IATSE Local 695
IATSE Local 695 is the Production Sound, Production Video, and Projection union with jurisdiction in Los Angeles, CA and are here to support the next generation of Local 695 members through intentional training and access to the community.
IATSE Local 705
Local 705 represents costume handlers and manufacturers in the film & television industry in Los Angeles.
Art Directors Guild IATSE Local 800
The Art Directors Guild covers Production Designers, Art Directors, Asst. Art Directors, Set Designers, Model Makers, Illustrators, Matte Painters, Pre-Visualization Artists, Graphic Artists, Scenics and Title Artists across Film, Television, Streaming, Commercials, Variety, Sports and Live Entertainment.