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- Leadership Track240 youth participate in the CTVN Digital Media Leadership Track each year, completing after school apprenticeships at the Youth Media Center and at two Chicago Public Schools, and gaining the opportunity to do more advanced work. This after school program offers the following opportunities for youth leadership and advancement in the arts: Apprentice: Learn basic camera operations, including support and maintenance, and media literacy. Learn the conventional three-phase production cycle (pre-production, production, and post-production). Advanced Apprentice: master camera operations, support and maintenance, and learn sound recording and digital editing. Intern: Works on production team for all 24 episodes of the Hard Cover TV show. Manages strategy and maitenance for the social media channels Executive Producer: Works on independent video productions and mentor other youth as they move up through the program. On-the-job trainees: work with professional filmmakers on video shoots for CTVN’s social enterprise, Video Services. Shoot and high-quality projects for a wide range of clients.
- Youth Employment OpportunitiesIllinois Work Net is a great resource. Find job opportunities, workshops, and other employment resources. Here’s what they say about it: For the purpose of expanding economic opportunity, the Illinois workNet® Portal and Program utilizes partnerships and technology to expand seamless and real-time access to workforce development resources aimed at individuals, businesses and workforce professionals. Innovative partnerships span state economic development, workforce development, education agencies, and local workforce investment boards along with their public and private partners including local governments, community colleges and non-profit organizations. Through partnerships that leverage technology, a common vision to plan for the economic futures of communities and provide a seamless array of services is realized.
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Be seen Bria

The Be Seen-What Next? Summer 2011 Project concentrates on teenagers pivotal transition from high-school life to post-high school life, their decisions (or lack thereof) , and the reasons behind them.

By admin, 13 years ago

Be Seen: Sebastian

The Be Seen-What Next? Summer 2011 Project concentrates on teenagers pivotal transition from high-school life to post-high school life, their decisions (or lack thereof) , and the reasons behind them.

By admin, 13 years6 years ago

Be Seen (Excerpt)

This clip previews this summer’s Be Seen project where high school seniors from around the city are profiled about their plans and thoughts after high school.

By admin, 13 years6 years ago

CTVN celebrates Hard Cover’s Birthday at Danny’s! Jan 23

CTVN is starting the new year with a Peace Party with the generous folks at Danny’s to celebrate our 2011 accomplishments and look forward to the opportunities of 2012. We’re talking banging beats, brand new tshirts hot off the press and extra-delicious cupcakes. The event is free for all—-just show Read more…

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Lost Connection

Addresses the addiction young people have to technology and how it can be used as a crutch. when four young men experience technical difficulties with various modes of technology, they are forced to go outside and interact with one another.

By admin, 13 years6 years ago

I am the media.

By Alex Velazquez. I’ve always been told I was a no good for nothing. A loser. An outcast in my own family. Growing up poor, on top of already being put down by those closest to me, has been tough. I recall many nights as a youngster when all I Read more…

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Hard Knock Cover: Trailer

This week on Hard Cover, we take a look at how the economic downturn affects teens and explores ways we might address today’s challenges.

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A Love Alike

A young couple whose stereotype bending partnership is threatened by their friends insistence on traditional gender roles.

By admin, 13 years6 years ago

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