Empowering Youth, Shaping the Future
Training Opportunity Youth for Jobs in AV and Media Arts
The Loop Lab is a nonprofit social enterprise offering tuition-free professional audio-visual and media arts workforce development in Greater Boston.
Our mission is to empower "opportunity youth", young adults disconnected from work between the ages of 16-26, with the tools to succeed in the media arts.
We provide comprehensive training and paid work opportunities in the Pro AV and media arts sector.
We are committed to fostering a supportive environment through workforce development and impactful digital storytelling.
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Students Completing TLL Programs
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Apprentices Working in Media Post-Program
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Organizational Partners in Greater Boston
LOOP LAB ACADEMY
A HUB FOR CULTIVATING TALENT. CHECK OUT OUR KEY PROGRAMS.
Media Arts Apprenticeship
Our flagship program works with youth between the ages of 18 and 26. Upon acceptance, students engage in a 400-hour curriculum covering core audio and video skills spanning 24 weeks. Students then undertake a 200-hour paid apprenticeship with one of our partners.
High School Pre-Apprenticeship
Focused on providing foundational media arts education to participating high-school's in the Greater Boston. Our exploratory curriculum teaches basic skills while also sharing how extensive the different pathways into media arts and technology can be.
Project Spotlight
A Dialogue With Audible
This series, co-produced by our media arts apprentices, is part of Audible's ongoing partnership with The Loop Lab. The various projects highlight the real-life issues our students face, fostering important conversations and promoting awareness through impactful storytelling.
Books to Bars
The School to Prison Pipeline
Filmed, Directed and Edited by Andres Osorno and Xavier Asamoah Audible Volunteers: Sarah Law, Jenny Wang, Rachel Hayes, and James Sassano
The Loop Lab Studio in Action
OUR PARTNERS
Our Organizational Partners Are Essential to Achieving Our Mission
LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
LOCATIONS
The Loop Lab is proud to have two locations in the heart of the Boston area! Creativity comes to life at our Studio in Kendall Square, while our Academy offices in Downtown Boston serve as the hub for innovation and education. Watch Mayor Wu welcome us to the City of Boston!