MNN

CLIMB Media & Visual Arts Program

MNN and CLIMB will teach students how to professionally handle equipment used for podcasting, TV, and film, for free! Applications are rolling, but apply now to reserve your spot.

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Upcoming Programs

StreetWise Bridge Program | Skills for Work, Confidence for Life

Looking to serve as a mentor? Or to receive mentorship? StreetWise Partners has you covered! StreetWise Partners drives career mobility for adults from under-served communities by pairing them with corporate mentors who help strengthen professional fluency, build confidence, and expand networks. Through our comprehensive mentoring, career coaching, and job placement program, job seekers gain the skills, social capital, and self-trust needed to achieve financial stability through meaningful employment.

Workforce Development

12/3/2025

Maysles Free Filmmaking & Photography Programs

Explore two incredible programs from our friends at Maysles Documentary Center. Programs run from November 2025 to June 2026.

November 2025 - June 2026

Theatrical Workforce Development Program

The Theatrical Workforce Development Program is Roundabout Theatre Company’s career training program for New York City residents, featuring paid minimum wage exposure, skills training, and hands-on work experience in professional theatres.

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Open Stage Project

Open Stage Project is a New York City nonprofit closing the gender gap in behind-the-scenes careers in film, TV, and theater, offering free afterschool programs and paid fellowships to young women and gender-expansive students passionate about working behind-the-scenes.

Apply 2/1/26 - 3/1/26

Reel Works - Train & Earn

Train & Earn is an extension of the Media Career Pathways program that seeks to provide access to youth aged 16-24 years old interested in the media and entertainment industry.

Applications Close: 9/19/25

West Side Drives Scholarship | Brooklyn Workforce Innovations

The West Side Drives Scholarship offers free driving lessons to low-income residents of Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and Hudson Yards who want to work behind the scenes on film and television productions.

Workforce Development

7/7/2025

Authentic Hip Hop Artist Residency

MNN launches the first ever Authentic Hip Hop Artist Residency, a program designed for four artists, combining our production, facilitation, and distribution capabilities with the artistic and educational leadership of legendary Hip Hop artist KRS-One. This initiative creates a unique multi-platform programming series to elevate Authentic Hip Hop Culture and Art. The deadline has passed; applications are being reviewed.

Authentic Hip Hop Culture

04/10/2025

Creative Producer Fellowship Program

MNN launches the Creative Producer Fellowship Program, designed to provide first-hand experience in cultural production, programming and digital marketing at our state of the art creative shop based in NYC. The fellowship offers a paid ten-week placement, project based work, and hands on exposure to live-event and on-air production experiences.

Fellowship

4/15/25

The Production Accounting Training Program | Brooklyn Workforce Innovations

The Production Accounting Training Program is here to help you access your potential in the television and film production industry. Attend an information session online to learn more about the program and apply!

Workforce Development

2/24/2025

Made in NY PA Training Program | Brooklyn Workforce Innovations

The Made in NY Production Assistant Training Program helps low-income New York City residents get their foot in the door of the dynamic world of film and television.

Workforce Development