Entertainment expert and media arts instructor Dan Watanabe believes that having initiatives to prepare writers and other creatives for careers in the entertainment industry is very important. Unlike other industries, there is no clear pathway from education into the workforce in the entertainment space and into Hollywood. He discusses some of the programs that he helps support that introduce students and writers to job roles, workplace concerns, the creative process, finance management, and more. These initiatives are also a great way to network and find mentors, prepare for job interviews, and learn tricks of the trade.