Partner4Work and Pittsburgh Pictures Receive $3M Grant to Boost Local Film Industry
The Richard King Mellon Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to Partner4Work and Pittsburgh Pictures to produce three independent horror films in southwestern Pennsylvania over the next three years. This initiative, part of our new Filmmakers Industry Partnership, aims to cultivate a new generation of creative workforce professionals in the region.
The partnership will create up to 210 jobs and offer 30 internships, providing diverse opportunities in Pittsburgh’s creative economy. From acting and lighting to construction and catering, this program will open doors for local talent.
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Nationally recognized for innovation, Partner4Work delivers workforce solutions for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County to ensure the current and future needs of businesses and job seekers are met. As stewards of more than $25 million in public and private workforce funds, Partner4Work oversees and funds workforce programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth; educates the community through robust labor market analytics; and implements innovative solutions to the region's systemic workforce challenges. Partner4Work bridges the gap between people looking for work and companies in need of talent. More information is available at www.partner4work.org.