City Launches Creative Corps Entertainment Production Assistant Program

Release Date: 2026-08-11

The no-cost pilot program, in partnership with Codega Media, will train a cohort of 10 young adults ages 18 to 24 through industry-led production assistant training, career coaching and paid work-based learning opportunities that connect participants directly to employers throughout Southern California's growing entertainment ecosystem. Training is anticipated to take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and Thursday, September 24 2026, at the LBWIN Youth Career Services Center (508 W. Willow St.). 

Participants will gain essential production assistant training and be introduced to various career paths that may include roles such as stagehand, live event production technician, broadcast production assistant, camera production assistant, audio and lighting assistant, event operations support, digital media production assistant, production office assistant, streaming and live broadcast support and entry-level positions with production companies, event operators, convention facilities and entertainment venues. Following classroom instruction, participants may connect to paid Work Experience and employment opportunities with entertainment employers, venues, production companies, and public-serving entertainment facilities.