Boston graduating high school seniors receive hands-on training and job shadows in venue careers, mentorship from industry pros, and workshops focused on fiscal empowerment and career readiness.

Music Forward and Citizens are partnering to inspire and prepare Boston’s next generation of diverse live music industry leaders. Together, the organizations provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for graduating high school seniors and first-year college students to explore and prepare for a career in live music.  The partnership creates a 7-week paid summer internship program at some of Boston’s most iconic live entertainment venues, along with additional activities for larger groups of students including venue tours, career exploration panels, and interactive workshops at Citizens’ branches.

The program bridges our community to the music industry where BIPOC youth receive hands-on training and job shadows in venue careers, mentorship with industry pros, and workshops focused on fiscal empowerment and career readiness.

Music Forward and Citizens have partnered to inspire and prepare the next generation of diverse live music industry leaders in Boston. Together, the organizations are providing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for eight (8) graduating high school seniors or first-year college students to explore and prepare for a career in live music.  

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin in the winter/spring of 2024. Applications in draft form will not be accepted. 

Internship eligibility:

1. Must have graduated high school between June 2023-June 2024
2. Age 18 by July 5, 2024
3. Available in Boston between June 24 - August 9, 2024
4. Provide contact information for one (1) professional reference

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