@jbtcat, thank you. I don’t think she expects that it would help with casting whatsoever. And yes, the primary goal is absolutely to be a performer.
The student who we heard discussing the program talked about it being a path to additional opportunities for paid work (albeit not performing work) in the world of theater.
And of course a lot of actors end up doing supplemental work of various types and/or eventually transition out of performing altogether.
I’m just trying to figure out how much that could realistically enhance one’s job prospects.