ABOUT
LAUNCHED SPRING 2025
At White Hall Arts Academy, we are dedicated to serving those in need with urgency and compassion. The Soundworks mission is to provide comprehensive workforce development programs in the field of audio, video, and lighting, for justice-affected and transitional aged foster youth ages 18-28. By supporting our efforts, you can help us make a measurable difference in the lives of others. Together, let's create real change.
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About Soundworks
Our Vision
By partnering with community organizations, major entertainment companies, celebrities, churches and local performance venues, we provide a comprehensive program training and career pathways in audio, video, and lighting. We equip youth with the hands-on skills and experience they need to have family sustaining careers in the evolving creative economy of Los Angeles County, from Inglewood to Hollywood and beyond.
About SoundWorks
Soundworks is a workforce development program that trains justice-impacted and transitional aged foster youth in live sound engineering, lighting design and video production, then provides internship opportunities with venues including major sports and concert arenas.
IMPACT THAT MATTERS
Equipping systems-impacted youth with skills and work experience in the live entertainment industry, preparing them to thrive in the creative economy.
TRAINING PROGRAM
Hands-on experience in a world class studio space with expert teachers.
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
Directing career opportunities to ensure paths to success.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Practical exercises to reinforce learning and allow participants to apply their skills.
STRONG CURRICULUM
A customized curriculum covering audio, video, and lighting basics.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PLACEMENT
Establish partnerships with local entertainment venues to secure internship opportunities.
MENTORSHIP SUPPORT
Dedicated mentors to guide and support participants throughout the program.
Through White Hall Arts Academy, I gained hands-on experience in live-event production and built skills that helped me secure stagehand positions with Bigger Hammer and Rhino. The experience strengthened my résumé and helped me take the next step in my career
Willis H.
White Hall Arts Academy’s Soundworks program gave me a well-rounded understanding of audio, video, and lighting production. I learned a lot about myself and gained valuable experience that I continue to build on as a camera operator.
Reef B.
I did Soundworks this spring, and I feel like I really connected with it.” Through White Hall Arts Academy’s Soundworks program, I gained hands-on experience in live sound, studio production, stage mixing, and lighting. I’m now studying audio engineering at Cal State Dominguez Hills and taking a big step toward pursuing my passion for music.
Orlando G.