Services Overview
Yes I Can is ready to help prepare students for entertainment industry careers.
A complete, person-centered pathway, from comprehensive assessment to paid internship placement. For adults pursuing meaningful work in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Six pillars of support, working together.
The Yes I Can (YIC) Unity Through Music & Education programs move beyond classroom instruction and offer students real‐world practical experience training/working in a community-based setting. The YIC Program provides the following services:
Assessment & Person-Centered Planning
We begin where every successful pathway begins: with a clear picture of who you are, what you're good at, and where you want to go.
- Communication with regional center CSC upon intake
- Comprehensive Functional Assessment
- Person-Centered Service Plan with individualized goals
- Ongoing progress measurement and plan revision
Academic Partnership & Core Curriculum
Students enroll at College of the Canyons and complete YIC's two-year-long core curriculum through Canvas, taught by CTC credentialed educators, with direct counseling services provided by CTC credentialed counselors throughout the program.
- Official enrollment at College of the Canyons
- 21st Century Career Skills training by CTC-credentialed, Masters-level educators
- Executive functioning: organizing, prioritizing, time management
- Social and communication skills development
- Resume, cover letter, interviewing, and LinkedIn profile development
- Canvas access for materials, assignments, and assessments
- On-campus and in-class support
- COC certificate and digital LinkedIn badges upon completion
Specialized Training & Skill-Specific Mentorship
Beyond the classroom curriculum, students receive hands-on training and mentorship targeted to the specific roles, tools, and crafts they want to pursue.
- Industry-specific skill development using evidence-based methodologies
- One-on-one and small group mentorship from working industry professionals
- Role-specific training across production, post-production, sound, lighting, animation, and more
- Direct vocational and rehabilitation counseling from CTC-credentialed counselors
Career Exploration & Networking
Through guest speaker sessions and workshops, we bring the entertainment industry into the classroom, building real connections.
- Career exploration within the entertainment industry
- Networking with industry professionals and guest speakers
- Community-based exploration through creative partnerships and immersive workshops
Paid Internship Placement
Every student is supported with applying to paid internship positions through one of our industry partnerships. Opportunities are aligned to their interests, skills, and the goals from their service plan.
- Supported paid internships with entertainment industry partners
- Strategic matching based on interests, abilities, and career goals
- Opportunities across production, post-production, marketing, animation, sound, lighting, and talent management
- Weekly instructor support and one-on-one counseling during placement
Employment Support
YIC's commitment doesn't end at the internship. We continue supporting students for up to one year as they transition into permanent positions, whether through the internship pathway or independently, using the experience and credentials they've built.
- Job placement assistance leading into permanent employment
- Pathways into permanent roles with internship-host companies
- Resume and portfolio support leveraging real internship work
- Ongoing career counseling and networking as students apply independently
Assessment & Person-Centered Planning.
We begin where every successful pathway begins: with a clear picture of who you are, what you're good at, and where you want to go. YIC's comprehensive functional assessment captures each student's interests, abilities, and goals, then translates that picture into a tailored service plan that evolves with the student's progress.
- Communication with regional center CSC upon intake
- Comprehensive Functional Assessment
- Person-Centered Service Plan with individualized goals
- Collaboration with student, family, and community partners
- Ongoing progress measurement and plan revision
Academic Partnership & Core Curriculum.
YIC is an officially partnered program with College of the Canyons. Students enroll at COC and complete YIC's two-year-long core curriculum through Canvas, taught by CTC-credentialed, Masters-level educators. Direct counseling services are provided by CTC-credentialed counselors throughout the program.
- Official enrollment at College of the Canyons
- 21st Century Career Skills training by CTC-credentialed, Masters-level educators
- Executive functioning: organizing, prioritizing, time management
- Social and communication skills development
- Resume, cover letter, interviewing, and LinkedIn profile development
- Canvas access for materials, assignments, and assessments
- On-campus and in-class support
- COC certificate and digital LinkedIn badges upon completion
Specialized Training & Skill-Specific Mentorship.
Beyond the classroom curriculum, students receive hands-on training and mentorship targeted to the specific roles, tools, and crafts they want to pursue. Working alongside industry professionals using evidence-based teaching methods, students build technical fluency in the work environments they'll actually enter.
- Industry-specific skill development using evidence-based methodologies
- One-on-one and small group mentorship from working industry professionals
- Role-specific training across production, post-production, sound, lighting, animation, and more
- Direct vocational and rehabilitation counseling from CTC-credentialed counselors
Mentorships Are Currently Offered In:
Animation
Audio Engineering & Sound Design
Voice Acting
Live Event Audio & Video
Photography
Video Editing
Career Exploration & Networking.
Through guest speaker sessions, workshops, and community-based experiences with our creative partners, we bring the entertainment industry directly into the classroom. Students meet the professionals behind the work and build the kind of connections that turn into real opportunities.
- Career exploration within the entertainment industry
- Networking with industry professionals and guest speakers
- Community-based exploration through creative partnerships and immersive workshops
Paid Internship Placement.
Every student is supported with applying to paid internship positions through one of our industry partnerships. Opportunities are aligned to each student's interests, abilities, and the goals from their service plan, with weekly instructor support and one-on-one counseling continuing throughout the placement.
- Supported paid internships with entertainment industry partners
- Strategic matching based on interests, abilities, and career goals
- Opportunities across production, post-production, marketing, animation, sound, lighting, and talent management
- Weekly instructor support and one-on-one counseling during placement
Employment support that lasts.
YIC's commitment doesn't end at the internship. We continue supporting students for up to one year as they transition into permanent positions, whether through the internship pathway or independently. With real experience, credentials, and a network of industry connections, students leave the program ready to build a working career.
- Job placement assistance leading into permanent employment
- Pathways into permanent roles with internship-host companies
- Resume and portfolio support leveraging real internship work
- Ongoing career counseling and networking as students apply independently
