Youth training and mentorship initiative in journalism, podcasting, interviewing, and video storytelling. Youth contribute to podcast production and lead multimedia projects that reflect on community resilience.
Geographic Area Served: Altadena/Pasadena, CA.
📘Target Audience:
Youth aged 14–22 from fire-affected or low-income households
📘 Duration
12-week cycles, 3 (15 member) groups/year (spring, summer, fall)
📘Media Skills Bootcamp (Weeks 1–4)
Podcast production, sound engineering, interviewing
Ethics in journalism and responsible storytelling
📘Community Engagement & Coverage (Weeks 5–8)
Youth co-host podcast segments
Interview residents, nonprofits, and public officials
📘Capstone Project & Showcase (Weeks 9–12)
Produce solo or group digital storytelling project
Public community screening and online publishing
Mentorship & Career Exploration
Media professionals host monthly mentoring sessions
College and career pathway guidance
📘 Learning Objectives
Build self-confidence and technical media skills
Encourage critical thinking and community responsibility
Promote youth voices in civic and historical storytelling
📘 Measurable Outcomes
36 youth trained/year
75% complete capstone projects
50% pursue additional education or internships in media
