Our Story
Staying true to our mission statement is paramount, and hands-on learning next to mentors is our main way of staying on track. Our primary goal is to teach new skills that enable our apprentices to secure entry-level positions within specific departments, rather than being limited to the basic and general duties of a production assistant. By creating opportunities for union mentors to teach apprentices, we open doors to specialized roles within the industry, facilitating valuable mentor-apprentice connections. The foundation of our mission is learning.
WHAT IT TAKES TO CONDUCT OUR HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
- MENTORS who volunteer their time and share their knowledge and skills
- APPRENTICES with the eagerness to learn
- EQUIPMENT & TOOLS for training. AVERAGE COST PER WORKSHOP $250-$350
- FOOD & BEVERAGES. AVERAGE COST $175 (FOR UP TO 15 ATTENDEES)
- SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU
WE CONDUCT WORKSHOPS IN THESE CATEGORIES
- Smart Goals
- Resume building
- Mental Health
- Communication and networking skills
- physical health and nutrition
- Financial planning for freelancers/budgeting
- Set safety
Department Specific
- Camera
- Sound
- Grip
- Electric
- Art dept.
- Costumes
- Hair/Makeup
- production office
- writing
- directing
- post-production
Please select the level of support you can provide. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
SMP Rise is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #87-3630556). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation.
$25 Monthly
Monthly donations add clarity in planning and budgeting, knowing how much funding is coming each month is vital. Thank you for choosing this option.
$175 One-Time
By selecting this tier you provide access to healthy snacks and beverages for our attendees of one worksop.
$350 One-Time
Equipment rental for use for the hands-on workshops is crucial. This insures the apprentices gain the knowledge and skills of the "tools of the trade" for the department in which they have selected as their career goal.
$500 One-Time
SPONSOR AN ENTIRE WORKSHOP! You can underwrite/sponsor an entire workshop, covering the equipment rental and other costs of conducting this vital skills training. Thank you for your support!
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