Baltimore Youth Arts' goal to provide arts programming, employment, and professional development opportunities for youth in Baltimore City has not slowed down. This year alone, we've employed 44 youth between the ages of 14-22 in the Studio Apprentice Program. Youth continue to partake in career and college readiness training; gain creative skills in various art classes, and build their business and marketing skills in product development and business class. In June, the Youth Advisory Council was formed to make BYA more youth-centered and inclusive to young people's wants from programming, resulting in the creation of eight internship positions this fall session!
Youth are able to explore their agency, receive mentorship, and make connections with peers, all while gaining the hard and soft skills needed in today's workforce. We continue to focus on young people who have connections with the justice system, giving them priority to employment as they transition from detention.
Your donation will allow us to continue hiring youth throughout Baltimore City and provide more opportunities for young people. To learn more about where your donation will go, please click here.
Thank you for your continued support of Baltimore Youth Arts!
