One of the goals of the Partnership is to expose students to the many career paths associated with management, marketing and the use of technology in arts- related industries. YALA consists of youth from the ages of 16 to 24 who have dropped out of school and are achieving at lower levels. The youth spend four full days in academic classes. The program structure consists of academic and work experience, career education and counseling, mentoring by representatives of the work world, and work-related skills training.
Most internships last eight weeks.
Funding Sources include the NYC Department of Employment, the corporate sector and others. Organized Labor Local One I.A.T.S.E.Theatrical and Stage Employees Union Alan Myers Theatrical Business Manager Linkage to other Unions, Linkage to Theater World, Guidance on Apprenticeships, Training of Students Staff to Teach Technical Theater, Assistance in Repair of Building. Train in Workplace Observation Two to Fours Hours per Week 6. Two to Four Hours per Week 7. Engage Parents Four Hours per Week of Time, Staff Time from her Organization 8.