Riley High School

GEM Academy is a vocational training program located in Los Angeles, CA, that aims to help students realize their full potential through academics, life skills, volunteer service, and work experience. With small class sizes and a friendly environment, GEM Academy offers comprehensive graduation plans that incorporate project-based learning, career awareness, computer applications training, job readiness, financial literacy, and civic engagement. Through their partnership with various non-profit organizations, GEM Academy provides students with internship and volunteer opportunities where they can gain valuable experience and skills that can be included on their resumes and job applications. Students at GEM Academy also benefit from on-site counseling services and enjoy the one-on-one attention they receive from teachers who celebrate their accomplishments.Generated from the website

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to transforming education and uplifting communities within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Operating a network of 20 high-need schools in Boyle Heights, South LA, and Watts, the Partnership employs innovative strategies to enhance student achievement and promote sustainable solutions throughout the district. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, the Partnership leverages partnerships with community organizations and funders to provide essential resources and support to its schools. Their commitment to equitable funding and systems change positions them as a leader in addressing the unique challenges faced by historically underserved students in Los Angeles. Generated from the website

HistoryInternational Performing Arts Academy is registered and has met the requirements set forth by the California Labor Commissioner and has posted a $50,000 bond pursuant to Section 995.710 of the Code of Civil Procedure. By focusing on only a small group of selected elite talent, IPAA has built and maintained a strong reputation amongst the top agents, managers, casting directors, choreographers and record executives. In the entertainment industry, IPAA prepares and produces the most qualified fresh talent for the business. We maintain reputation of being the prestigious facility of its kind, but we are also the most conservative. We continue to emphasize education in our students. In that spirit, once a year we allow full program performing arts students studying multiple disciplines into our high school so they may prepare, audition and work on set.SpecialtiesThe International Performing Arts Academy is an educational experience promoting future careers in the entertainment business, taught by industry professionals and held at the renowned Los Angeles Center Studios. We are an innovative program that meets required standards of education, while empowering students to fulfill their dreams.