SPNN Youth Programs
| SPNN Youth offers free media programs for youth. For more information about individual programs, please visit a program's individual website. | |
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Set It Up is an after-school program for Saint Paul high school students. Youth produce topic-driven shows exploring issues affecting youth in Saint Paul. |
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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. |
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| 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. | |
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The Neighborhood Video Camps are a year-round program for middle school youth to make documentary videos about neighborhood and community issues. In partnership with Saint Paul community organizations, short workshops are held off-site throughout the city. |
| 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. | |
| The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a diverse group of youth leaders involved in SPNN Youth Programs. YAC was created to ensure youth representation at SPNN. Committee members give feedback, assist with outreach, and represent SPNN in the community. | |
| 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 |
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