Entertainment Equity Alliance TRAINING GLOSSARY
The following EEA definitions are based on a continuum of work-based learning. The goal of this page is to create common language around AME career readiness, and to clarify and differentiate “training” definitions for employers, labor partners, organizations, and individuals.
Career Exposure
Exploration+
(examples include: career planning, panel discussions, career fairs, job shadows)
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Build awareness of career opportunities through guest speakers, online platforms, and master classes.
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Identify interests, skills, and career possibilities through guided self-assessments and research.
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Facilitate work-based learning experiences including job shadows, exploratory externships, and workplace simulations.
Mentorship
(examples include: early career guidance and support by experienced professionals)
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Provide individualized supportive services including career guidance, individualized coaching, networking, and goal setting.
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Facilitate opportunities for peer-peer or group mentorship, and listening circles.
Career Engagement
Pre-Apprenticeship
(examples include: apprenticeship-aligned instruction, workplace simulations)
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Facilitate skills training in direct partnership with a registered apprenticeship program.
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Facilitate work-based learning experiences including mentorships, exploratory internships, and workplace simulations.
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State recognized program, when registered.*
*must have linkage agreements with apprenticeship programs
On-the-Job Training
(examples include: skills training + paid internships, production assistant programs, and other paid work experience)
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Facilitate essential workplace skills training, including resume development, interview preparation, professional networking, set etiquette training, and/or industry fundamentals.
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Facilitate internship or other paid on-the-job training in a specific craft, trade, or occupation in partnership with an employer.
Career Experience
Registered Apprenticeship
(examples include: paid on-the-job training in registered occupations)
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Facilitate1080+ hours paid on-the-job training in a specific craft, trade, or occupation.
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Facilitate144+ hours skills training specific to a craft, trade, or occupation.
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State and/or Federally approved program.
Union-Approved Training
(examples include: paid on-the-job training in union “working internship” program, trainee program, or apprenticeship program)
Programs of this type →
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Facilitate craft-specific skills training by experienced union industry professionals and/or approved third party training vendors as determined by the local union.
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Facilitate essential set etiquette training, industry and labor union fundamentals, safety courses and certifications as determined by the local union.
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Facilitate craft-specific paid on-the-job training with a signatory company as determined by the local union.*
*Training organizations must work directly with local unions to become approved training providers.