With support from the California Arts Council, EPACENTER will employ at least 50 vulnerable youth, ages 18-25, in East Palo Alto in paid internships with professionals in high-wage creative fields in order to increase students’ job readiness and future job prospects, and set them on a pathway for economic success.
EPACENTER offers free programming to youth ages 6-25 along four developmental pathways, including:
• Arts education classes that help students develop their 21st Century skills like creativity, teamwork, and perseverance
• Job training and workforce development programs in creative fields that close gaps in skills and build competencies
• Public programs in every art form that enliven the imagination of residents in the region
Through our programming, we are working towards a vibrant Silicon Valley where anyone can explore their talents, realize their creative potential, and enjoy the arts in all forms.