Where there is a skills gap there is an education gap. In this episode, we discuss the role of education in the Hello Careers model. Specifically, working with local school districts to build a sustainable program by cutting through the bureaucracy and implementing...

Learn all about one of the busiest musicians on the Central Coast. Pianist Paul Woodring shares his path to a career collaborative pianist.

As in any relationship, there will be hurdles in cultivating strong business partnerships. In this episode, we go in-depth on how to effectively find, partner and communicate with local business leaders, as well as avoiding and overcoming common pitfalls.

What are the needs of the business community? How do you get business buy-in? How do you market the program? All of these questions and more are addressed in this episode. We discuss the benefits of the apprenticeship model, as well as avoiding major obstacles.

In this episode, we give you a detailed look at what it means to administer an apprenticeship program in your area by covering; the program structure, communicating to your target audience, screening for applicants, and what to look for along the way.

In this first episode of our 8-part series, Mark Sylvester leads Dan Weeks and Michael Specchierla through an in-depth discussion of the apprenticeship model and the successes they have found in administering their program. By the end of this episode, you can...

Sharing the stories of successful artists currently working on California’s Central Coast.