The Community Cultural Youth Apprentice Program (CCYAP) is a cultural careers program for teens, age 14 and up, to learn about careers in the arts and build job skills for future employment, particularly in museums, historic homes and art organizations. The program is a yearlong program with training and community outreach project development during the school year and part-time employment as an intern in the summer as a camp counselor and outreach presenter. Applicants must be 14 years old by January 1, 2009, have an interest in the arts and culture, and be able to participate full-time in the program.

Applications are accepted at the end of August through October 8, 2008. Applicants who meet the requirements of the program are recommended for an interview and selection of the final class of apprentices is then made. The interview process includes an interview with the applicant and the applicant’s parents.

To apply or find out more information contact Joel Javier, Speed Art Museum Wallace Grant Education Outreach Coordinator, by phone at 502-634-2966 or by email at: jjavier@speedmuseum.org