For Employers

Promote Opportunities in Music

Leverage these employer and business owner resources  to inform, attract, and discover new talent.

We have provided resources that NAMM Member companies—including music product retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and publishers—can utilize to help develop career pathways in the music products, pro audio, and live event industries. These tools can help facilitate outreach to community colleges, career and technical education programs, universities, and local, state, and federal workforce development agencies. This collaboration aims to establish and promote a consistent training-to-career pipeline.

Get the Toolkit

Information, tips, and tools that will help you discover and share the numerous career opportunities available in the music industry.

Careers in Music Toolkit

Host a Presentation

School ‘Career Day’ Presentations

Many Schools offer Career Day/Expo/Fair/Awareness events designed to inspire and empower students as they consider their future careers. Through interactive workshops, presentations, and meaningful conversations with professionals from the music industry, many students will discover for the first time the many career and pathway possibilities available to them. Most school administrators are pleased to receive presentation proposals from members of the community.

Educator or Counselor Conference Presentation

State Music Educator Conferences and School Counselor Conference attendees engage in interactive sessions covering topics such as college and career readiness. Both types of events offer great opportunities to promote careers in music.

Stand-Alone Presentations

Consider hosting a “Consider a Career in Music” presentation at your store or business. Amplify your efforts by posting and tagging us on social @nammfoundation.

Order Free Materials

Order printed “Consider a Career in Music” brochures to share with educators, students, and families.

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Next Steps

Start a Conversation

Share the toolkit presentation and materials with educators and counselors in your area. Offer materials at your point-of-sale, in your lesson studios, or at your back-to-school rental presentations. Share your own story with students interested in a life in music.

Know the Landscape

Stay informed with regular updates on Federal and State workforce development policies and programs. Workforce development agencies work to build and fortify the training-to-career pipeline.

Visit NAMM.org to review policy issues that impact the music industry.