Public high school students residing in lower-income NYC districts are statistically less likely to have access to digital technologies and skills-building programs that can prepare them for university and beyond. Without those resources, it’s doubtful those students will graduate, or feel confident enough to directly enter the workforce. In what ways can broader media arts education and workforce development opportunities be provided while alleviating the disparities in New York City's under-resourced public high school students due to the digital divide?
In today's fast-changing world, creative and cultural leaders play a critical role in society. The Arts & Cultural Management (ACM) and Design Management (DM) programs help these leaders stay up-to-date and address social challenges. Through the Integrative Capstone Project, which is a crucial aspect of the Master in Professional Studies (MPS) degrees, participants can apply their knowledge to real-world issues. Capstone projects prioritize the 3C's (culture, community, and commerce) and/or TBLD+C (people, planet, profit by design and culture), aligning with the G20 Cultural Leaders Training Network and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program encourages participants to lead with purpose and create positive change.
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