Several City University of New York (CUNY) Colleges, including QCC, Kingsborough (KCC) and Hunter, will be offering continuing education courses starting in September for in-demand job markets, which will equip participants with the skills needed for a range of diverse areas, including music and audio production, graphic arts, digital content creation, emerging technologies, and more. CUNY will facilitate job placements for trainees with companies in their respective fields.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy engaging CUNY colleges to meet the real-time needs of New York\u2019s creative industries, we\u2019re providing targeted, no-cost training for diverse local talent to launch careers in our city\u2019s iconic creative sector,\u201d said CUNY Chancellor F\u00e9lix V. Matos Rodr\u00edguez.<\/p>\n
QCC\u2019s initial 10-week Bootcamp training course combines music production techniques with hands-on experience in recording studio environments and begins September 15. Eligible applicants can register now at QCC.cuny.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Graduates can pursue employment in commercial recording studios, live recording venues, radio and broadcast networks, and with manufacturers serving the music production field.\n<\/p>\n The main objective is to train students for entry into music production employment opportunities in NYC by providing a strong foundation in the Audio Recording Arts and Sciences. Participants gain practical skills in music production, mixing, sound design, and more, using up-to-date, industry-standard software. Learn more at QCC.cuny.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from QCC, as well as Pro Tools 101 certification.<\/p>\n Launched in partnership with the Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and Small Business Services (SBS), this unique \u201cMade in NY\u201d Media Academy program represents a new way to train New Yorkers for good paying jobs in our city\u2019s world-renowned creative industries \u2014 and uniquely, has no maximum age limit and is offered at no cost to New Yorkers.<\/p>\n \u201cNew York City\u2019s creative economy is powered by working people \u2014 the musicians, designers, editors and producers, whose talent and labor make this city the cultural capital of the world,\u201d said Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani.<\/p>\n \u201cThe \u2018Made in NY\u2019 Media Academy will open doors to creative careers for more New Yorkers, providing free training for jobs that are hiring right now. As we build an affordable NYC, we\u2019re creating pathways to the good-paying jobs that will shape the future of art, media and entertainment for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n The new program was announced at an exciting event held at QCC on June 16, which included a tour of the music facilities, as well as a Masterclass in Music Production given by Grammy Award-Winning producer and global hip-hop luminary Kid Capri, who said, \u201cI enjoyed hanging out with everyone at Queensborough! Always remember to hit Control S,\u201d to remind beat producers to always save their work.<\/p>\n The event also featured several notable MOME, SBS, and CUNY attendees, who weighed in on the importance of the Academy and its offerings.<\/p>\n Queensborough Community College President Christine Mangino noted that QCC\u2019s music program is designed with career success in mind, giving students the foundation, training, and confidence they need to thrive in today\u2019s creative economy.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to partner with MOME and SBS on an initiative that connects students with industry-informed training aligned with the needs of employers in creative fields,\u201d she said.\n<\/p>\n NYC Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Rafael Espinal told attendees that eligible New Yorkers are invited to \u201cre-imagine their career paths to train for a dream job that they never thought possible.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cThe Academy\u2019s offerings will evolve in response to real-time labor market shifts and emerging demands across the media sector, ensuring New Yorkers have the relevant skills to stay employed and take on new career paths.\u201d<\/p>\n Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su pointed out that NYC runs on people who make things \u2014 music, art, content, stories that the rest of the world watches and listens to.<\/p>\n \u201cFor a long time, getting into that world depended on who you knew, not what you could do. The \u2018Made in NY\u2019 Media Academy changes that. It\u2019s free training on real industry equipment, with a credential and job placement support at the other end of it,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cThat\u2019s what it means to build an economy that works for the people who are already doing the work that makes this city what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n For each training topic, individual CUNY schools will leverage relationships with studios and vendors, current curriculum, and instructional capacity to deliver courses and provide job placement for participants. Applicants must be NYC residents who are 18 or older, authorized to work in the United States; Selective Service compliant (if applicable) and have a high school diploma or HSE. Applicants must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in their course topic, make under $60,000, if employed, and commit to the full training schedule and attendance requirements.<\/p>\n NYC is a global leader in art and culture because of the world-class talent that calls our city home.\n<\/p>\n \u201cBy working directly with MOME, CUNY, and partners from film, television, radio, music production, graphic design, and digital content creation, \u2018Made in NY\u2019 will both connect homegrown talent with jobs in the entertainment industry and equip them with the skills to thrive in an ever-changing environment,\u201d SBS Commissioner Kenny Minaya noted.<\/p>\n Initial \u201cMade in NY\u201d Media Academy course offerings also include:<\/p>\n Content Creation Bootcamp at Kingsborough Community College \u2013 course begins September 23. 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