AFS Creative Careers will begin accepting applications for our Continuing Education Pathway on March 5, 2025 on a rolling basis. Courses in Continuing Education are offered free of charge to individuals who wish to expand their technical knowledge and creative skills. Creative industry professionals with 3+ years of working experience are encouraged to apply for this free training pathway. Please note that the application will require all applicants to submit a creative portfolio, a resume, or a LinkedIn account in order to verify their professional experience.
Accepted participants are required to take a minimum of 3 classes during their time in the program. Please indicate in your application which classes you’re interested in getting free access to. Note: Class offerings are subject to change.
If you are curious about how this pathway differs from our AFS Internship Pathway and our Immersive Pathway, please see the graphic below for a breakdown of pathway benefits and perks. Please also visit our FAQ page.
NOTE: Applications for the AFS Internship Pathway and Immersive Training Pathway are now closed. AFS is currently only accepting applications for the Continuing Education Pathway.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Age 18 and older (Must be 18 years old at the start of the program)
- Verifiable 3+ years of working professional media experience
- Commitment to 3 months of self-paced instruction
- Austin Area Resident (Travis, Williamson, Caldwell, Hays, and Bastrop counties)
PROGRAM DATES
The Continuing Education pathway is offered three times a year with each session lasting three months long. The programs dates are:
Session One
- Session Dates: April 22 – July 7, 2025
- Deadline to Apply: March 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Notified by: April 17, 2025
Session Two
- Session Dates: July 9 – September 26, 2025
- Deadline to Apply: June 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Notified by: July 2, 2025
Session Three
- Session Dates: September 30 – December 19, 2025
- Deadline to Apply: August 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Notified by: September 16, 2025
Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands
Extensive sitting and/or standing, using a computer/laptop, lifting maximum weight of 50 lbs, following class instructions, creating independent processes, and orienting to the AFS pathway selected are essential requirements of the program.
HOW TO APPLY
When you are ready to apply, you may complete the application online.
You will need to make a Submittable account first and will use that to create and complete the application. (Note: You may also use an existing Submittable account.)
You can save a draft of your application at any time and return to it for editing through your Submittable account up until the deadline. Note that applications will NOT be reviewed or considered until officially submitted and must be done so by the deadline.
If you apply for the program before the Session One deadline of March 20th, and are accepted, you will be placed in the upcoming first session. If you would like to apply for a later session, please fill out the application at a later date. There will not be any deferral options.
Please note that completing an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. If you are not accepted for the upcoming session, you may reapply for the next session.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the Creative Careers program or this application, please email us at workforce@austinfilm.org. You may also visit our FAQ for more information about the program itself.
Please note that this Pathway is not our AFS Producer Program. Any participants in Continuing Education who wish to join the Producer Program will be required to pay the same subscription and class fees as any other member of the public, and take the required classes for certification.
