Vocational training to reinforce employment in the performing arts
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Project implementation period:
2011 to 2012
About the project:
The project, conducted by the Fundacion Teatro Argentino de la Plata, aims to create a performing arts and technical training school aimed at unemployed adults and youth in Argentina. Regional scholarships will be provided. The Institute of Culture of the Province of Buenos Aires and the National Ministry of Labor are important partners, in particular to help with job placements following the training program.
Key Figures:
- Trained 610 youth in a one-year course in stage management, costume design and creative writing in Argentina.
Beneficiary countries:
Argentina
Country of applicant:
Argentina
Cultural Domains:
Action Impact:
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Funds allocated (in USD):
USD100000.00
Sections:
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Main activities:
Short Description:
- Training 150 students in theatre production techniques through workshops conducted by qualified professionals and regional experts belonging to the network of municipal theatres, “Opera Latin America” (OLA);
- Delivering a distance learning programme accessible from the Fundacion’s website;
- Establishing institutional partners and developing a professional network grouping key actors from the public and private sectors;
- Designing and implementing a communication campaign to promote the activities of the school both locally and nationally.
Position:
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Organization:
Fundación Teatro Argentino de La Plata
Family name:
Torres
Given name:
Leandro
Position:
Co-director
Year of application:
2017
Results:
Trained 610 youth in a one-year course in stage management, costume design and creative writing in Argentina.