Get Lit - Words Ignite

Get Lit’s Creative Career Lab is a FREE year long job training and mentoring program starting this summer! The program helps young adults ages 18-28 explore creative, high-demand career paths in creative and nonprofit sectors, such as Social Media/Communications, Development/Fundraising, and Nonprofit/Arts Administration — with support every step of the way until you’re earning a salary. Let's Get to Work!

Creative Career Lab prepares young professionals ages 18-28 to thrive in a full-time position in the creative and nonprofit sectors. Graduates will receive support finding–and the skills to excel at–a dream job! Learn from weekly workshops and one-on-one mentoring from industry leaders and meet top professionals at creative companies, nonprofits, and startups. Graduate with a professional resume, letters of recommendation, certifications, and support finding full-time employment. Get Lit's Creative Career Lab is funded by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) through the California Community Reinvestment Grants Program (CalCRG). This program aims to address the impact that the War on Drugs had on marginalized communities, creating a bridge to success for young adults affected by these policies through critical professional training, connections, and paid job placement. Learn more at: https://www.getlit.org

We’re thrilled to be named a 2024 Amazon Literary Partnership grant recipient! With this support from Amazon, we will be able to we will be able to advance our mission of amplifying youth voices with spoken word. To learn more about the Amazon Literary Partnership program visit: https://lnkd.in/drZZfkZ

The Prose Bowl is back! Join us for a celebration of L.A. poetry hosted by our very own Mason Granger and featuring performances by the West Hollywood Slam Team! Friday, July 12 at The Crawford in Pasadena, drinks and music start at 6 p.m. and the show kicks off at 7 p.m. RSVP now https://lnkd.in/gU5HTkDC

What if you knew that next year you would have an offer to work at an innovative company where you could flex your creative skills? That’s the deal if you take part in Get Lit’s Creative Career Lab, a FREE year long job training and mentoring program starting this summer! The program helps young adults ages 18-28 explore creative, high-demand career paths in creative and nonprofit sectors, such as Social Media/Communications, Development/Fundraising, and Nonprofit/Arts Administration — with support every step of the way until you’re earning a salary. Visit https://lnkd.in/gcfEaTzV to see if you’re eligible, and APPLY TODAY to launch your career!

Coming to you LIVE from Get Lit's Creative Camp, where our office is BUZZING with imagination, artistry, and expression! Here are some behind-the-scenes highlights from the first three days of our Creative Camp. THIS is what Get Lit is all about.

Our Founder Diane Luby Lane spoke with Cynthia James as part of the #WomenAwakening podcast, discussing all things Get Lit: how our work can transform students, impact culture, and increase literacy. Listen to the episode wherever you stream podcasts, and make sure to subscribe for more interviews with inspiring women! https://lnkd.in/e7Aizk6q

Highlights from "A Certain Kind of Fire" — our SOLD OUT showcase at UCLA's Nimoy Theater. Thank you to everyone who supported this incredible night of creativity & immersive storytelling 🔥 Want more Get Lit in your life? You're in luck! Our Prose Bowl series is back next month, more info coming soon!

Step into a world of creativity with our exhilarating two-week CREATIVE CAMP, from June 17-21st! Dive into the realms of filmmaking, screenwriting, spoken word, and music, infused with exciting possibilities for artistic exploration. Guided by seasoned mentors, you’ll craft original works, refine your skills, and prepare to captivate audiences. Join us for an unforgettable journey where creativity knows no bounds! Classes begin June 17th from 10am - 2pm on weekdays at the Get Lit Office. Register for this FREE camp at getlit.org/programs

Drumroll please...🥁 Announcing the featured performers of our upcoming event “A Certain Kind of Fire”❤️🔥 This will be an evening like none other — a showcase of our programming & a celebration of these incredible youth artists: Ashley Tahay, Jonathan Smith, Abigail Coe-Sullivan, Oli Mitchell, Alexander Calzadilla, Rob Sheldon, Violet Chin, Yonas Kibreab, Julian Rife, Bri Macklin, Ella Small, and Jada Leung! Plus! Special performances from Get Lit teaching artists Dharma Lemon, Darian Dauchan, Aman Batra, Austin Antoine, and deputy director Mason Granger. Hosted by chief growth officer Brandon Santiago🔥