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 JumpStart New Media is a new program to help media industry professionals retool their skills for the world of global, digital media. Funded by the NYC Economic Development Corporation, and developed by the Levin Institute of the State University of New York, based on a s highly successful and similar program developed this year to help transition individuals with finance backgrounds, JumpStart New Media can help you learn new skills and explore the culture and environment of the fast-paced and exciting digital media sector. And it’s all at no cost to you.
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JumpStart New Media consists of:
- A 5 day intensive boot camp (1-5 February, 2010) at Levin Institute in midtown Manhattan to re-orient talent from media companies to succeed in digital media. Participants will learn through presentations, simulations, and discussions with experts and practitioners about the changes in the media industry, the opportunities in the digital media space, and the skills needed to succeed. Participants will assess their personal working style, strengths, and weaknesses, aiming to deliver value in a new context.
- A 10 week project in a digital media firm, giving the participant to experience the realities of venture and angel funded start-up environments, and to practice new skills to transition his/her career into the new media environment.
- Bi-weekly coaching/mentoring sessions and networking with peers and players in the digital media world in New York. All Levin educational programs involve guided networking as a crucial element, and our graduates testify that this is a prime advantage of their Levin experience.
- A capstone session focused on “how I can deliver value in the new media world” to maximize the chance of success of landing a position.
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Curriculum topics:
Identify and articulate personal value propositions
Innovation and transformation of NYC media industry: patterns and opportunities
Financing and growing new media businesses in NYC
Getting it done: bridging the knowing/doing gap during times of uncertainty and disruption
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Here's what Spring 2009 participants said about the Program:
The wealth of knowledge and insight brought to bear by these lectures were phenomenal
For me, it was the concrete and technical things we learned(case study and simulation) that felt most readily applicable. The contacts were excellent.
Thanks for all your hard work. This was fun and I feel that my mindset has been transformed.
The bootcamp has been very good. I have learned a lot this week and feel very excited about this opportunity and potential to land a full-time job. It's good to have the support resources as well
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Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
Key Dates:
Classes at Levin: February 1-5th, 2010
Action Learning Projects (8-10 weeks): Starting February 8th
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