Internships can lead to first professional career job opportunities. Helping to close the equity income gaps in the US for diverse and rising talent. Closing job income gaps for diverse communities in our country is a BIG net positive. Over the last 3-years, AfroAnimation has had the fortunes of having 3 up-and-coming career professionals and very talented young ladies as interns. They gave/giving their time in exchange for in-the-trenches learning and training. The results: Nikiiyah Gest went on to work for Sony Pictures Animation in 2022, Rheanna Toney was hired by Nickelodeon in 4Q 2023 and Alexis White, recent grad from Howard University with a 4.0 is currently interning at AfroAnimation.
Imagine, if collectively companies and organizations opened the flood gates by 10% to 15% now to more internships, apprenticeships, mentorships and training in our country. Corporate leaders and organizations would expand and continuously create a pipeline of ready-to-go diverse talent for the US job market, reflecting the true fabric and mix make-up of our country. Leveling the playing field to "access" for verifiable proven talent from different backgrounds and experiences is part of the construct spirit of being an American and results in long-term economic net benefits to the US economy, worth billions, in my opinion.
Not an economist, but what I know for certain, having worked directly with these young ladies; Nikiiyah, Rheanna and Alexis, way smarter than me, when I was at their age. I can only imagine what they will achieve in their careers in the future.
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Visual Development Artist with BFA, Creative Ideation and Artistic Vision, Experienced in Visual Storytelling. Production.
3moIt’s pros and pros. It’s inspiring to be at a great studio with great artists that has full inspiring decor. Dreamworks for one. People make their office their home. Rugs, toy collections, poster, personal art, instruments…Zoom is obsolete & when passing by someone’s office with a quick conversation it is private, bonding and doesn’t involve all the other people chiming in. Pros: working at homes saves me money, I’m not wasting time and money on commute or lunches in restaurants or gas, no stress in traffic, home can be tranquil, no competitors throwing you under the bus-they have to wait for a zoom. I can cultivate great work without someone barging into my office or invading my space…… Hmmmm …..work at the office that’s an apartment building ?