Long Beach Creative Corps Entertainment Production Assistant Program

The Creative Corps Entertainment Production Assistant Program, created with Codega Media, is here to help local residents prepare for exciting careers in film, TV, live events, broadcast production, digital media, and all things entertainment.

This program offers a free, two-day course designed to introduce young adults ages 18 – 24 with industry-led Production Assistant (PA) training, career coaching and paid work-based learning opportunities that connect them directly to employers throughout Southern California’s growing entertainment industry.

Participants will receive foundational Production Assistant training and be introduced to career pathways that could lead to roles like:

• Production Assistant
• Stagehand
• Live Event Production Technician
• Broadcast Production Assistant
• Camera Production Assistant
• Audio and Lighting Assistant
• Event Operations Support
• Digital Media Production Assistant
• Production Office Assistant
• Streaming and Live Broadcast Support
• Entry-level positions with production companies, event operators, convention facilities, and entertainment venues

Following classroom instruction, participants may be connected to paid Work Experience and employment opportunities with entertainment employers, event venues, production companies and public-serving entertainment facilities throughout the region.

Prospective participants are encouraged to attend the following informational session:

• Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 4 – 5 p.m. – Virtual 

To be considered, applicants should be interested in pursuing careers in entertainment production and meet eligibility requirements for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult or Out-of-School Youth programs.

Applications available until September 4, 2026
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Training is anticipated to take place on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24, at the LBWIN Youth Career Services Center (508 W Willow St)