As we stride into 2025, the importance of digital education continues to grow and evolve. One organization leading the way is Usher’s New Look, a non-profit founded by Usher Raymond IV, which is passionately committed to nurturing the next generation of global youth leaders. Their latest initiative, the Music Industry Leadership (MIL) 101 course, creatively blends digital learning with face-to-face instruction, equipping high school students with a comprehensive understanding of the music and industry. Over the years, it has guided thousands of students towards a brighter future, and now, with the latest updates, it promises to be even more engaging and relevant.
Usher’s New Look: Empowering Youth Through Education
Usher’s New Look, the non-profit organization founded by Ur Raymond IV developing global youth leaders through access, awareness and empowerment, launched a cutting edge, digital education course for high school students, entitled Music Industry Leadership 101. MIL 101 exposes students to over 30 careers in the music and -on-bet” target=”_blank”> industry, providing them with unprecedented direction and guidance to be successful in whichever career path they choose.
Impact and Vision
“Over the past two decades, New Look has worked to instill in our youth leaders the importance of receiving an education. To see students who once had little motivation to go to class now thriving as a result of our program is one of the most fulfilling gifts,” said Usher Raymond IV. “Our goal in developing Music Industry Leadership 101, is to give students access to one of the most relevant and engaging online courses today, and motivate them to stay in school.”
Course Features and Reach
Music Industry Leadership 101 is a full credit-earning course, blended or supplemental solution for high school students developed in partnership with Beanstalk Innovation. The ongoing program has reached more than 2,000 students the country. MIL 101 combines e-learning with face-to-face instruction, thus creating an opportunity to fundamentally change the way students are prepared for and trained for college and their careers. The curriculum aligns with the latest academic standards and state standards for Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Participating School Districts
MIL 101 is in the following school districts: Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA; Wake County Public Schools, NC; Polk County Public Schools, FL; and Henry County Public Schools, GA.
Testimonials
“Usher’s New Look, through its Music Industry Leadership 101 course, will provide the students of Polk County Public Schools a unique opportunity to acquire a competitive skill set that will lead them into a career within the entertainment, music and marketing industries,” said Kathy LeRoy, Superintendent of Polk County Public Schools. “Polk County students will learn the persistence and leadership skills required to be successful entrepreneurs in the ever growing entertainment industry.”
Course Structure
The structure of Music Industry Leadership 101 encourages students to learn, practice and apply their key findings through interesting and relevant content, learning exercises and real- experiences told first hand by leading industry experts. The topics of the course focus on understanding the industry, learning to identify your brand, the importance of marketing, career exploration and leadership, and teamwork in the industry. Highly regarded industry executives participating in the course include: Kenny Meiselas, renowned entertainment industry lawyer; Jarrod Moses, CEO of United Entertainment Group; DJ Steve Porter, graphic designer DL Warfield and more.
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