Otis College of Art & Design/TGR Foundation
Teens Learn Skilled Trades For the Creative Economy
Program Snapshot
- Partner Since: 2026
- Service Area: Westchester, El Segundo & surrounding communities
- 2026 Enrollment: 24 students ages 16-19
- Program Length: five weeks, 90 hours
- Credentials Offered: Otis College of Art & Design – Digital Badge in Design-Build Collaboration
Unique Program Components
- This new pilot program is a partnership between Otis College of Art & Design and the Tiger Woods (TGR) Foundation where students will be introduced to how art, design and skilled trades connect to today’s creative economy and can create lasting social impact.
- Students will design, create and construct outdoor furniture for Lulu’s Place, a new youth recreation and community center set to open in 2027, that will feature a 25,000-square-foot TGR Learning Lab.
- TGR Foundation will provide mentorship and guidance in career planning to help students identify potential career pathways.
- The program will culminate in a showcase where students will install and present their completed projects to peers, instructors, mentors and community.
About Otis College of Art & Design
Four-Year College
Otis College of Art & Design is a private college and leading institution in Los Angeles preparing students with artistic and professional skills for careers in art and design. Through youth programs like pre-college immersive courses and hands-on summer camps, young learners build creativity, technical abilities, and portfolios that support future academic and career success.
About TGR Foundation
Operating Foundation
TGR Foundation, founded by Tiger Woods, empowers students—especially from under-resourced communities—through STEAM education, career-connected learning, and college and workforce readiness programs. Its TGR Learning Labs and teen career frameworks help youth explore interests, gain real-world skills, engage with professionals, and build pathways toward meaningful careers and post-secondary success.