WHITE HALL ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION PRESENTS SOUNDWORKS
Empowering Equity in the Creative Economy
ABOUT
LAUNCHED SPRING 2025
At White Hall Arts Academy, we are dedicated to serving those in need with urgency and compassion. The Soundworks mission is to provide comprehensive workforce development programs in the field of audio, video, and lighting, for justice-affected and transitional aged foster youth ages 18-28. By supporting our efforts, you can help us make a measurable difference in the lives of others. Together, let's create real change.
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About Soundworks
Our Vision
By partnering with community organizations, major entertainment companies, celebrities, churches and local performance venues, we provide a comprehensive program training and career pathways in audio, video, and lighting. We equip youth with the hands-on skills and experience they need to have family sustaining careers in the evolving creative economy of Los Angeles County, from Inglewood to Hollywood and beyond.
About SoundWorks
Soundworks is a workforce development program that trains justice-impacted and transitional aged foster youth in live sound engineering, lighting design and video production, then provides internship opportunities with venues including major sports and concert arenas.
IMPACT THAT MATTERS
Equipping systems-impacted youth with skills and work experience in the live entertainment industry, preparing them to thrive in the creative economy.
TRAINING PROGRAM
Hands-on experience in a world class studio space with expert teachers.
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
Directing career opportunities to ensure paths to success.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Practical exercises to reinforce learning and allow participants to apply their skills.
STRONG CURRICULUM
A customized curriculum covering audio, video, and lighting basics.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PLACEMENT
Establish partnerships with local entertainment venues to secure internship opportunities.
MENTORSHIP SUPPORT
Dedicated mentors to guide and support participants throughout the program.
