Youth Leadership Program
Youth will receive soft skills training needed to be successful in the workplace, school, and community
Youth will gain a mentor that will guide them along the way and keep them on track with their goals
Youth will receive paid internship opportunities and jobs in the art sector ranging from production management, technical assistance, sound and light design, and other trades (e.g. carpentry).
Individual Programs
Drama Therapy
Creative Minds to Productive Citizens
The Drama Therapy program implements drama and/or theater processes to achieve therapeutic goals and teach soft skills to children (10-15) and young adults (16-24). ETG has two models for this program. 1) Summer camp and after school programs focused on individual development and 2) Soft skill training program for workforce ready individuals.
Youth Stage Crew
Arts based employment
ETG's Youth Stage Crew Program will employ 16-24 year olds from St. Louis City to provide event management services to Encore STL productions and other local theaters in the St. Louis region. YSC will also have the opportunity to participate in Drama Therapy for advanced training.