Spotlight on Our New AV Apprenticeship
The Loop Lab was recently featured on WCVB Channel 5’s CityLine to highlight our new AV apprenticeship pilot in partnership with YouthBuild Just A Start and the Huntington Theatre. Marlon Orozco, our Senior Instructor and Supervising Producer, joined Nate Bae Kupel of YouthBuild Just A Start to share how this program is creating new career pathways for Boston youth.
A new chapter of the Media Arts Apprenticeship Program is coming this Fall!
We’re reimagining the Media Arts Apprenticeship Program, and the next iteration launches with the upcoming academic year. This refreshed version will introduce new opportunities, updated programming, and a deeper impact; all rooted in our mission to empower emerging creatives.
Applications aren’t open just yet, but you can be the first to know when they are.
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on the Media Arts Apprenticeship Program and everything happening at The Loop Lab.
Empowering Youth, Shaping the Future
Training Opportunity Youth for Jobs in AV and Media Arts
The Loop Lab is a nonprofit social enterprise offering tuition-free professional audio-visual and media arts workforce development in Greater Boston.
Our mission is to empower "opportunity youth", young adults disconnected from work between the ages of 16-26, with the tools to succeed in the media arts.
We provide comprehensive training and paid work opportunities in the Pro AV and media arts sector.
We are committed to fostering a supportive environment through workforce development and impactful digital storytelling.
112
Students Completing TLL Programs
77%
Apprentices Working in Media Post-Program
36
Organizational Partners in Greater Boston
LOOP LAB ACADEMY
A HUB FOR CULTIVATING TALENT. CHECK OUT OUR KEY PROGRAMS.
Media Arts Apprenticeship
Our flagship program works with youth between the ages of 18 and 26. Upon acceptance, students engage in a 400-hour curriculum covering core audio and video skills spanning 24 weeks. Students then undertake a 200-hour paid apprenticeship with one of our partners.
High School Pre-Apprenticeship
Focused on providing foundational media arts education to participating high-school's in the Greater Boston. Our exploratory curriculum teaches basic skills while also sharing how extensive the different pathways into media arts and technology can be.
A Team of Award Winners!
This award season has been incredibly rewarding for The Loop Lab and our talented alumni. We're proud to celebrate national recognition for two powerful projects created by our student filmmakers.
"Books to Bars," created by Andrés Osorno alongside Xavier Asamoah, received both a Bronze Telly Award and a Communicator Award, honoring its outstanding storytelling and social impact.
"Hip Hop and Literacy," produced by Tashawn Taylor, was also recognized with a Bronze Telly Award for its compelling message and creative vision.
These awards highlight the dedication, talent, and voices of our next generation of media makers.
Watch both award-winning projects right here.
OUR PARTNERS
Our Organizational Partners Are Essential to Achieving Our Mission
LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
