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Welcome to the Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective (CSCCC) and the Creative Workforce Programming: Opus Creative Industries (Opus). Opus brings community to a space of passion and purpose that will ultimately lead to prosperity. CSCCC is committed to affording access for all citizens to a culturally rich landscape that includes creativity in all its manifestations. Opus does this through experiences that lead to job creation and life fulfillment for all who participate as well as the greater human community.
Opus Creative Industries is where potential meets opportunity. The name “Opus” resonates with our mission, derived from the Latin for ‘work’ Opus Creative Industries are real-time, earn-and-learn workforce programs in three key economic sectors. Media Art and Creative Technologies, Early Childhood Development, and Enrichment and Culinary/Hospitality. This Unique on the job training program provides an education and accountability that affords participating students access to employment with industry partners what are invested every step of the way.
Opus Creative Industries has a Creative Technologies and Media Arts Workforce Program (CT/MA), a 12-week, 480 hour, real life-real time, earn and learn intensive. A unique combination of classroom time with expert educators, industry partners= interface and experience as well as portfolio building. The programming is made possible in partnership with Pikes Peak Workforce Center though an Innovation Grant with the Colorado Department of Labor.
Opus workforce program applications are open to those who are 18+, early professionals, adults returning to the field or switching careers in need of industry experience and mentorship. We are looking for individuals with passion, drive and some background in film editing and video production.
***The CSCCC is currently working along side the Pikes Peak Workforce Center and the Colorado Apprenticship HUB to enlist as an Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) to create both internships, Pre-Apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships. The Success of the initial Opus programs demonstrates need, viability, sustainability, and long term economic impact for participants and community. a/o 6-30-24
Participants are expected to be available 40 hours a week during the 12-week intensive, 480-hour course. Participants are paid $17/hour.
Opus Creative Industries will work tirelessly to help graduates of the program in job placement through our network of industry professionals. Program completers will also become alumni of Arts2Work and will gain access to additional courses and certifications through Arts2Work. Program participants will also receive the industry-recognized Adobe Certified Professional credential.
Students are expected to have a basic understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and an understanding of camera equipment, lighting setups and audio recording technology.
