Paid youth audio and lighting technician training

The idea

Fund a municipal program that hires and trains local youth as paid audio and lighting technicians for city-sponsored outdoor concerts and events.

Who it helps and why

By offering paid, hands-on technical training without requiring expensive degrees, this program opens doors to high-paying creative careers for youth of color and low-income residents. It directly invests city event funding into local neighborhood talent, building long-term economic mobility and wealth in historically marginalized communities.