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	Each month, we highlight the achievements of a "Made in NY" PA who has found success working in New York City's entertainment industry. The "Made in NY" Production Training Program was developed in partnership between the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and Brooklyn Workforce Innovations to provide free training for New Yorkers interested in starting a career in film and TV production.






	"Made in NY" Spotlight of the Month: 'Blue Bloods' December 1, 2011 When the hit CBS series "Blue Bloods" is looking for well-trained and professional production assistants, the show's crew knows it can turn to the graduates of the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program.

	Darryl Prevost November 1, 2011 Darryl Prevost's interest in film production began at an early age while watching his dad do camera work in his native country Haiti.

	Karen Choy September 1, 2011 Karen Choy has made a habit of giving back to the "Made in NY" PA Training Program, the place where she got her start in the entertainment industry.

	Terry Perry August 1, 2011 In 2009, Terry Perry was working in the security department of a nursing home. One day, his life flashed before his eyes, and he came to a realization: "I can't be here ten years from now."

	Tashia Valverde July 1, 2011 For Tashia Valverde, the challenges and obstacles that she was faced with when trying to break into the entertainment industry pale in comparison to the success she has gained in just over one year.

	James Adames June 1, 2011 James Adames had to go through a lot before he was able to get where he is today. Growing up in Washington Heights, he was surrounded by negativity and a drug-infested envirnoment.

	Anna Wong May 2, 2011 After working for four years at a bar in the West Village, Anna Wong decided it was time for a change. Ever since she was a little girl, Wong dreamed of becoming a world-renowned screenwriter, but fears of falling short in the competitive industry prevented her from pursuing her passion.

	Madeline Kossman April 1, 2011 After being let go from a job in 2008, Madeline Kossman found herself unemployed for nearly a year, but since graduating from the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program, she's worked almost non-stop for two years.

	Rodney Byerson March 1, 2011 A few years ago, when Rodney Byerson’s restaurant failed, the Harlem native decided it was time for his life to go in a completely different direction.

	"Made in NY" PAs Celebrate Their Achievements at the 4th Annual Film Festival February 4, 2011 On the eve of Martin Luther King's birthday, graduates from the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program celebrated their dreams of producing and directing at the program's 4th Annual Film Festival.

	Edgar Velez January 3, 2011 Six months ago, Edgar Velez was working in retail, looking to try his hand at doing something completely different.

	Justin Wong December 1, 2010 Justin Matthew Wong has had a passion for film since high school. "When you are a kid, you see that first film and it captivates you in some way," he said.

	Erick Charles November 1, 2010 Since graduating from the "Made in NY" PA Training Program in 2006, Erick Charles has worked his way to find a job that keeps him smiling.

	Teena Marie Delerme-Lugo October 1, 2010 Teena Marie Delerme-Lugo, a resident of East Harlem, knew that when she applied to the "Made in NY" PA Training Program it could be her chance to get into the entertainment industry, the business in which she wanted to work. She had no idea though that within a year she would already have achieved so much.

	Key Soto September 1, 2010 Ever since high school, Key Soto knew he wanted to work in video production.

	Antonio Green August 2, 2010 Turn on the TV right now, and chances are you'll see a commercial that Antonio "Blue" Green worked on as part of its crew. more PAs of the Month