Creative Economy Pathways
2026 Virtual Town Hall Series
Join us as we examine how Creative Youth Development (CYD) organizations put artistic experiences and youth leadership at the center of innovative workforce development.
Young leaders, practitioners, employers, researchers, funders, and workforce experts will explore CYD’s innovative devotion to opening career pathways nationwide.
Creative Youth Development Building Backstage, Media, and Production Pathways
August 19, 2026 | 1:00-2:30pm EST/10:00am-11:30am PST
CYD organizations connect young people to careers in production, technology, media, venues, unions, and the broader creative economy.
Creative and Durable Skill Development for the Future of Work
September 23, 2026 | 1:00-2:30pm EST/10:00am-11:30am PST
Transferable skills developed through arts participation, creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving, meet what employers increasingly value and seek in the age of AI.
Creative Youth Development Launching the Next Generation of Artists
October 14, 2026 | 1:00-2:30pm EST/10:00am-11:30am PST
CYD builds sustainable pathways for emerging artists and culture bearers by centering artistic identity, entrepreneurship, and wellbeing.
Innovative Creative Economy Networks and Ecosystems
November 18, 2026 | 1:00-2:30pm EST/10:00am-11:30am PST
Building stronger creative career pathways requires alignment of partners, policies, investments, and systems to expand opportunity for young people nationwide.
Paid Internships and First-Jobs as Creative Youth Development
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 1:00-2:30pm EST/10:00am-11:30am PST
CYD organizations creating internships, peer leadership opportunities, and first-job experiences that prepare young people for lifelong success.