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Executive Producer & Co-Host, “Critics In Black”
Tired
of seeing the dreams and aspirations of young people fall to the
wayside due to financial difficulties and lack of support, Howard
Tullman felt it was time to create an institution that would make a
difference. As the president and CEO of Chicago’s Flashpoint Academy,
Tullman has established a school that provides a two-year program in
the digital areas of film, sound, computer animation and game
development.
“We think that a lot of folks don’t want to go to
a four-year school if they’re particularly interested in video, music
or game technology. We’re developing essentially a direct-to-industry
two-year program that allows them to get the skills that they need and
build a portfolio and credentials so they can go right into the work
force,” explains Tullman, whose previous successes include stints as
the president of Kendall College and conceptualizing Web sites for
Rolling Stone and The Source magazines.
“We’re dealing with a
lot of different talented kids that don’t have a good place to go where
they can get the skills that will let them get jobs in these
industries,” says Tullman.
With the doors of the learning
institution opening September 17, Tullman plans to implement programs
in other major cities giving young people with potential an opportunity
to grow and see their dreams materialize.
