Dramatic shifts in technology, politics, economics and demographics are radically changing the way we live and work. Today’s youth will spend their adult lives in a multitasking, complex, technology driven and diverse environment. Without so-called 21st Century skills (information, technology and communication skills, thinking and problem-solving skills, and interpersonal and self-directional skills), young people will be unable to participate in our new communities and economies. BAVC’s Next Generation programs offer a flexible pathway for youth who may lack support systems and the extra-curricular and leadership opportunities that can help to teach and reaffirm technology, learning and communication skills. Our programs help young people develop their artistic talent while providing them with advanced, industry-standard training in new media and helping them develop the “soft” skills necessary to successfully collaborate on and produce a high-quality creative product. LEARN MORE >

Latest News from Next Gen

DIGITAL PATHWAYS

Next Gen Digital Pathways programs in video production, audio production, open source, and 3D animation just finished for the year and students are now getting placed into internships.
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BUMP RECORDS

BAVC's youth record label -- BUMP Records -- just released two new EP's -- Behind These Hazel Eyes by Breeyana Lovelace and Last Train to Nowhere by Quinnessential, The Postmodern Escape Artist. Also check out the latest TRUE2LIFE PODCASTS about BUMP Artists.
Listen to Behind these Hazel Eyes | Last Train to Nowhere | True2Life podcasts

THE FACTORY

See the latest news and videos from The Factory, BAVC's advanced filmmaking collective for youth. And read about their summer project -- producing films that will benefit socially conscious East Bay nonprofit organizations. Latest News from the Factory | See the latest Factory Films