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The GR818ERS internship program is a paid 30-week creative workforce development initiative that builds the capacity of young people from a historically marginalized region of Los Angeles to learn and leverage skills to advance change efforts in their community and lateral economic growth. Comprising three specialized teams – Media & Marketing, Youth Development, and Event Planning & Production – the program aims to nurture technical skills, develop youth leadership, and broaden career horizons among participants in the creative industry.

The GR818ERS x UNITE is a cultural placekeeping project driven by local youth, creatives and cultural ambassadors. Housed within the UNITE Cultural Center, The GR818ERS x UNITE serves as a physical and virtual hub for participants to grow as leaders and skilled practitioners through peer mentorship, field training, and cross-cultural experiences. The project consists of a creative workforce internship program, artistic and athletic programs, digital content creation, and community activations including mural projects and cultural arts events.

The GR818ERS x UNITE is a creative place-keeping project that serves as a physical and virtual hub for youth and community members to grow as leaders and skilled practitioners. The GR818ERS x UNITE provides artistic and athletic leadership development programs, produces community events and cultural arts festivals, and connects community members to local advocacy efforts that advance equity and inclusivity.