SPNN Youth Programs

SPNN Youth offers free media programs for youth. For more information about individual programs, please visit a program's individual website.
Set It Up TV Set It Up is a topic-driven TV show produced by Saint Paul high school students who produce, direct, shoot, edit, and explore issues in this exciting after-school program.

Sol tv

SPNN Youth Open Lab (SOL) is a program that supports teens in producing independent media. Our drop-in lap is open during the school year for youth to start, work on, or get help with a project.

YIP tv

The Youth Intern Program is an intensive paid summer internship for high school students. Participants build civic engagement and video production skills by producing a documentary about an issue affecting Saint Paul youth.
The Neighborhood Video Project, in partnership with Saint Paul community organizations, filmmakers, and historians, works with middle school-aged youth to explore the history of their neighborhoods and produce videos about each community's unique challenges and possibilities.

Connections TV

The Saint Paul Connections Program is a career exploration program of the Saint Paul Public Schools. Each Year SPNN partners with connections to offer a number of introductory classes in video production. Each class costs $1 and students are able to earn high school credit.

YAC TV

The Youth Action Committee(YAC) is led by youth active in SPNN Youth Programs. Committee members give feedback, assist with outreach initiatives, and develop leadership skills.
In addition, we partner with Saint Paul schools, community organizations and advocacy groups to coordinate additional programs for Saint Paul youth, and provide tours and media literacy trainings upon request. For more information on SPNN Youth Programs visit call us at 651-298-8903 or email youth@spnn.org