Youth Radio

Digital media and technology education: yr media educates 14-24 year olds from traditionally underresourced and underrepresented communities in areas including media, music, and technology. Yr media students engage in six months of intensive media and technical education and on-the-job training. In the first three months of training, students survey journalism, audio/music production and multimedia skills. Students who advance to the second three months of training, focus on a single track for the session, and graduate with a final project and polished resume. Upon completion of six months of paid training, students are eligible for paid internships within one of yr media's programs/departments. Interns work alongside industry professionals to polish their skill sets in production, tech and engineering, media education, or administration. Working together, they hone their professional skills. Interns are hired through a competitive application process and complete either a three- or six-month employment opportunity. Currently, yr media provides media education and employment opportunities to more than 250 young people annually.