Workforce & Training

Develop your skills, build your network, and hire the Bay Area’s top multimedia talent. All at BAVC Media.

BAVC Media has been training Bay Area media professionals for 50 years. People not only "get their start" here, but they come back to upskill and advance their careers, to teach, and to mentor and give back to next generation workers. Find your next opportunity or your next hire right here.

Hands-on training for every stage of your career

Our classes focus on building technical skills, learning industry-standard equipment and practices, networking with peers, and creating career pathways.

We have different types of programs depending on your goals and schedule:

Short Classes, Panels, & Talks

BAVC Media hosts and co-hosts short classes for media professionals on a variety of topics - from entrepreneurship for freelancers, upskilling to advance in a corporate setting, to getting your independent film made and distributed. Check out BAVC Forward, VERSED, or see our full events calendar.

BAVC Media's Membership program is also a great source for casual meet-ups, sharing work, early invites to public events, and discounts classes. Learn more →

Talented and passionate multimedia professionals, ready to take on your next big project.

No matter the project, you’ll find the right match with BAVC Media’s vast network of apprentices, alumni, and community members. We’ve worked with companies like PG&E, Reimagine Richmond, SF Department of Public Health, Black Lesbian Archives, the Salvation Army, and many more. Explore what the BAVC Media network can offer you →

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