About

The Summer Learning Program (SLP) is an initiative of the Academy Software Foundation’s D&I Working Group. The program is focused on providing underrepresented individuals in the film, media, and entertainment industry access to quality learning resources and opportunities to develop their professional networks, while creating new entry points into the industry to foster increased representation. Past groups have included Women and/or Non-Binary (2021), BIPOC or Latinx (2022), and LGBTQIA+ (2023). For Summer 2024, we are opening the program to individuals that belong to ANY underrepresented group in the industry. This is the fourth year of the program, and we are again excited to welcome 20 learners into the program for dedicated mentorship and learning opportunities!

The program will run from June 16 through August 9, 2024. Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date information and resources.

Upcoming

Summer Learning Program 2024 Learner Decisions have all been sent at this time. 
If you are interested in applying next year, please check out the Program Expectations for Learners and keep your eye on the ASWF socials for announcements for the SLP applications
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For our 2024 Learners, Mentors, and Team Leads, here are pre-program dates to be aware of:

23 May - Team Leads Launch Meeting (11am PDT - Team Leads only)

27 May - Program Soft Launch. SLP Slack opens for Learners & Team Leads. Connect with your Team Lead and begin discussing Udemy course selections

4 June - Mentor Launch Meetings (10am & 5pm PDT - Mentors only). Mentor matches announced. Mentors join the Slack channel (optional)

10 June - Udemy Course selections due

17 June - Summer Learning Program Official Start Date! Kickoff Meeting & Keynote Speaker (Morning PDT)

Please see our resources on the left for further info or reach out to us at slp@aswf.io