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Become a Student
Stagehand Basics → Specialized Training → Certifications → Apprenticeships → Employment
Tech25 offers pay-what-you-can, donation-based training designed to make careers in the live events, entertainment, and production industries accessible to everyone. Whether you're exploring a new career, developing technical skills, or looking for hands-on experience, our programs provide a pathway into the industry.
Who do we teach?
Adults 16+
What Does Tech25 Teach?
Students can explore a variety of disciplines including Live Sound, Lighting, Video Production, Broadcast Production, Music Production, DJing, Virtual Production, and Event Technology. Programs range from introductory workshops to advanced certifications, apprenticeships, and paid work experiences.
How Do I Get Started?
Most students begin with Stagehand Basics, an introduction to the core skills, terminology, equipment, safety practices, and workflows used throughout the live events and production industry.
After completing Stagehand Basics, students can continue into specialized training tracks based on their interests and career goals, including audio, lighting, video, broadcast, music production, and virtual production.
Where Can This Lead?
Tech25 students have access to workshops, manufacturer certifications, apprenticeships, employer networking opportunities, and paid work experiences that help transform training into real-world employment.
Along the way, students can participate in lab hours, workshops, certifications, apprenticeships, paid work experiences, and industry networking opportunities that help turn training into employment.
Now its time to either sign up for a class or you can explore our programs section for more info.
Access for All (A4A) | Tuition-Free Training with Pay-What-You-Want Option
Each class at Tech25 is priced at $350. At Tech25, we believe in providing access for all to high-quality, hands-on training in event production. Our programs are designed to be tuition-free, ensuring that anyone, regardless of financial background, has the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience.
We operate on a pay-what-you-want model, where you can contribute what you can afford—because your payment helps us keep the program accessible and continue to pay it forward to others in need. The value of each class far exceeds the $350 price tag, and our enrollment team offers flexible options to ensure that anyone who wants to learn can do so.
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