Elsie Abang
I am an actress, model and law student based in Vancouver, BC!
Tests & Trials
Tests and Trials is a two-part education initiative for aspiring and early- career models in Canada: (1) a small, in-person modelling workshop that includes industry education, mentorship, and professional portfolio building; and (2) a free online teaching series (YouTube) covering safety, boundaries, finances, taxes, posing, networking, and agency expectations. The goal is to reduce information gaps, lower barriers to entry, and increase participant safety and agency.
About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
Tests and Trials is a two-part education initiative for aspiring and early-career models in Canada: (1) a small, in-person modelling workshop; and (2) a free online teaching series. This project with take place over the course of the summer. The in-person workshop will likely take place in August 2026, while the online videos will be filmed and released from April to July 2026.
Project Impact
I hope to impact at least 1000 youth through this project by achieving at least 1000 cumulative views across my videos!
Project Mission
Tests and Trials is a two-part education initiative for aspiring and early-career models in Canada: (1) a small, in-person modelling workshop (2-3 participants, ages 18-35) that includes industry education, mentorship, and professional portfolio building; and (2) a free online teaching series (YouTube) covering safety, boundaries, finances, taxes, posing, networking, and agency expectations. The goal is to reduce information gaps, lower barriers to entry, and increase participant safety and agency.
Project Team
I am the sole founder of Tests and Trials at the moment, but look forward to offcicially building a team in the future!
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