The COOL Cooperative has spent the last ten years helping hundreds of students discover a passion for film, tell their story, and prepare to work meaningful and productive jobs in the film industry. The COOL Cooperative (Creating Outstanding Opportunities Locally) exists to serve our community. We are a pipeline after-school program, meaning that we serve students continually from 6th grade through high school graduation. The COOL provides workforce training specific to the film industry. By the time they finish high school, our students will be not only well-poised for college, but they will also be ready to enter into the competitive and high-paying job market of the film industry. COOL offers open enrollment, and we never charge our students anything to participate. Qualifying high school students are paid to learn with us as a part time job. From the time our students are about 13 years old, we offer them healthy snacks, tutoring, emotional support, friends, and a safe location. We are honored to support the next generation of storytellers.