2024 BRIC Summit:
WA Creative Economy
& Education Day
On May 6th, WA Creative Economy & Education Day welcomed more than 120 change-makers across industry, education, government, and nonprofit to brainstorm new ways to improve the employment pathways from K-12 to entry-level roles in Washington State.
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About the 2024 BRIC Summit: WA Creative Economy & Education Day
The BRIC Summit is a one-of-a-kind industry think tank committed to creating solutions that support and nurture rising creative talent from underrepresented groups. Attendees are invited not only to listen, but more importantly share their unique perspectives and collaborate to co-create a more equitable future.
With a focus on action-oriented brainstorming, we will gather fellow decision-makers, disruptors, and advocates to collectively improve the employment pathways for underrepresented talent in Washington State. We’ll examine the landscape of entry-level jobs in Washington and reverse-engineer a skills roadmap to implement in K-12 classrooms that will equip rising talent with the skills and experience to be competitive in today’s job market.
What we do
BRIC Foundation has one goal: to increase representation in Entertainment, Gaming, Media, and Tech. By strategically engaging with leaders across these industries, along with Government and Education Partners, BRIC strives to Break, Reinvent, Impact and Change the foundations of these businesses and create inclusive opportunities for women and underrepresented people to be successful.
How we do it
BRIC increases representation by giving people an equal standing to enter the workforce and supporting current employees into leadership positions. By being the bridge that connects industry, government, education, and talent, BRIC is helping to shape a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Key Sponsor
Partners
Schedule
Monday, May 6, 2024
Breakfast Starts
9:00 AM
Welcome & Land Acknowledgment
Cheryl Wilcox - Tribal Cultural Affairs Manager, ArtsWA
Russell Brooks - Executive Director, Red Eagle Soaring
Shannon Halberstadt - Creative Economy Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
Josh Ayala - CEO, Perfect Day Productions
Nicole Hendrix - Executive Director & Co-Founder, BRIC Foundation
Alison Mann - Talent Director & Co-Founder, BRIC Foundation
9:15 AM
The Context of the Day
9:30 AM
Fireside Chat Keynote
Featuring Sir Mix-a-Lot - Grammy Award-winning Rap Artist
Moderated by James Miles - Educator & Creative Economy Manager, for the Seattle Office of Economic Development
9:45 AM
Creative Economy Presentation by CVL Economics
Presented by Adam J. Fowler - Founding Partner, CVL Economics
10:05 AM
Identifying Industry Entry-Level Roles in the Washington Area - Panel and Q&A
This panel will hear from industry professionals in the gaming, music, live events, and animation space as they discuss entry-level roles and their future in our region, as well as what will make candidates competitive.
Virl Hill (Moderator) - Digital Media Leader, Board Director & Advisor for SIFF
Donovan Malloy - Senior HR Manager, Microsoft
Shaina Foley - General Manager, The Crocodile
Tony Kiewel - President, Sub Pop Records
Ursula Frank - Head of School, Academy of Interactive Entertainment
10:25 - 11:00 AM
Identifying Industry Entry-Level Roles in the Washington Area - Brainstorming Session
11:00 - 11:40 AM
What Skills Do These Roles Need? - Panel and Q&A
This panel will take a look at the ideas from the previous session and break down the skills needed to enter into these roles. We’ll explore how we can bring those skills into K12 so local students can matriculate into these roles.
Allison Frenzel (Moderator) - Education Programs Specialist & Co-Founder, Entertainment Equity Alliance
Derek Edamura - Filmmaker & Executive Director, Northwest Film Forum
Jaime Méndez - Journalist & Co-Founder, Se Habla Media
Jennifer McLellan - College and Career Readiness Coordinator, Mercer Island School District
11:45 AM - 12:20 PM
What Skills Do These Roles Need? - Brainstorming Session
12:20 - 12:55 PM
Closing
12:55 PM
Initiatives to Track
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Creative Economy - Washington innovation personified
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Doors Open: King County's new equitable cultural access program
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Harbor Island Studios Facilities - King County Creative
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Washington Filmworks - Funding opportunities for filming in Washington State
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Seattle's Waterfront Park Opening 2025
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FIFA World Cup 2026 at Lumen Field
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California Department of Education: Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) Industry Sector