Workforce Development Program

The Workforce Development Program is designed to advance and strengthen the training of current and future workers in independent live performance spaces. The program aims to foster community-building strategies that aid in developing local talent and removing barriers for entry, in particular for currently underrepresented communities, towards viable career paths within the industry. Currently, the program consists of Virtual Trainings and the 4-month Venue Operations Experience (VOX).

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - VIRTUAL TRAININGs

The FREE virtual trainings cover a range of topics related to independent venues and promoters. These interactive sessions involve various venues and organizations that contribute their unique insights, expertise, and best practices. These trainings are open to any current or prospective employee of an independent venue or promoter.

Venues and promoters must not be owned (in whole or in part), managed, or exclusively booked by an organization that has more than one of the following three attributes: (1) “publicly traded”, (2) multinational, or (3) owns, manages or books venues in more than one state. We encourage live attendance to get the interactive benefits of each session. If you are unable to attend during the live virtual event, you can access the archived portion of the events.

To access the Training Hub archive of recorded trainings and supporting materials, please fill out the form here.

For questions or partnerships surrounding the workforce development programs, please reach out to christy@nivf.org.

Upcoming Development sessions

Thursday, February 19, 2025 | 3:30pm ET

Accessibility to connect with customers and drive venue growth - presented in partnership with Inclusive saratoga

In this interactive session, participants will gain a greater understanding of accessibility and the business case around it. Participants will leave feeling empowered to better serve their communities by being welcoming to a more diverse customer base and will be armed with specific strategies to help their venues and festivals grow by serving the disability community.

Definitions of terms ADA, Accessibility, Inclusive

Legal requirements around ADA - how to protect your venues and festivals from insurance claims and lawsuits
Why accessibility is important for your venues and festivals
Practical, easy to implement ways to improve accessibility
How to leverage accessibility to foster brand loyalty and attract new customers

Facts: 28% of US adults have a disability. If your venue or festival isn’t actively engaging this community then you are ignoring a large segment of potential customers. Businesses that embrace disability inclusivity see 30% higher net revenue.

Who Should Attend:
This presentation is relevant to venue and festival owners, leaders, directors and managers of any (nonprofit or for-profit) serving the general public. Individuals representing tourism, entertainment, and hospitality find it particularly useful.

Instructed by: Meghan Connolly Haupt, Executive Director, Inclusive Saratoga

RSVP HERE!