The Media Arts Apprenticeship Program is Back and Applications Are Now Open!

We’ve reimagined the Media Arts Apprenticeship Program to meet the moment with updated programming, new opportunities, and a deeper impact. This refreshed version stays rooted in our mission: empowering emerging creatives through community, mentorship, and hands-on training.

Fall 2025 Cohort applications are now open!
Be part of the next generation of media makers shaping the future.

Spotlight on Our New AV Apprenticeship

The Loop Lab was recently featured on WCVB Channel 5’s CityLine to highlight our new AV apprenticeship pilot in partnership with YouthBuild Just A Start and the Huntington Theatre. Marlon Orozco, our Senior Instructor and Supervising Producer, joined Nate Bae Kupel of YouthBuild Just A Start to share how this program is creating new career pathways for Boston youth.

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


77%

Apprentices Working in Media Post-Program

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Organizational Partners in Greater Boston


LOOP LAB ACADEMY

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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.

A Team of Award Winners!

This award season has been incredibly rewarding for The Loop Lab and our talented alumni. We're proud to celebrate national recognition for two powerful projects created by our student filmmakers.

"Books to Bars," created by Andrés Osorno alongside Xavier Asamoah, received both a Bronze Telly Award and a Communicator Award, honoring its outstanding storytelling and social impact.

"Hip Hop and Literacy," produced by Tashawn Taylor, was also recognized with a Bronze Telly Award for its compelling message and creative vision.

These awards highlight the dedication, talent, and voices of our next generation of media makers.

Watch both award-winning projects right here.

OUR PARTNERS

Our Organizational Partners Are Essential to Achieving Our Mission

LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM HERE