Arizona teens learn the power of listening at this boot camp
High school can be a difficult time for Arizona teens, especially as they consider what they want to do after graduation.
Whether it’s college, the workforce or something else entirely, Friends of Public Radio Arizona aims to help those students dream big and have the skills to reach their goals with a special boot camp.
SPOT 127 Youth Media Center opened its doors in 2012 and has since taught hundreds of metro Phoenix students the art of storytelling in different mediums.
The media center teaches photography, video and audio production skills while also training students to think critically, be curious and engage with their communities.
Friends of Public Radio Arizona previously received a grant from The Arizona Republic’s Season for Sharing campaign grant to assist with expenses for the SPOT 127 Youth Media Center. The campaign has raised and given away more than $74 million to Arizona nonprofits since 1993.
Make a donation to Season for Sharing by clicking here.
The nonprofit’s responses to The Republic’s questions have been edited for length and clarity.
What is your organization’s mission?
SPOT 127 empowers teens to develop their skills through digital media and technology. We continuously innovate our free multi-award-winning programs to meet the needs of our communities through free, year-round in and after-school instruction.
What vision does your organization have for the future?
Our vision for the future is to improve and enrich the quality of our programs whether it’s through the afterschool online experience, in-person high school workshops or summer boot camp sessions.
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What inspires the work of your organization?
The growth and success of our students are what inspire our work. Our goal is to prepare high school students for major life decisions that will impact their future, such as college, trade school or a post-high school job. SPOT 127 applies a unique digital media curriculum and applied learning practices that enable students to develop communication and technological skills leading to a wide range of educational and employment opportunities. We are motivated to continuously improve our program as we watch our SPOT 127 students receive acknowledgement for their outstanding work.
How does your organization help make Arizona a better place for Arizonans?
SPOT 127 programs provide the opportunity and equipment that will give the students access, which will enhance their learning experience. Rio Salado College is making the Adobe Suite software available to SPOT 127 students, and their ongoing support is a huge asset for SPOT 127.
How to donate to Season for Sharing
There are several ways you can donate to Season for Sharing and help organizations like UMOM continue to help families in need.
- Fill out the secure online form at sharing.azcentral.com.
- Text “SHARING” to 91-999 and click on the link in the text message.
- Go online at facebook.com/seasonforsharing and look for the featured “DONATE HERE” post.
- Clip the coupon on Page 4A of The Arizona Republic, fill it out and mail it to P.O. Box 29250, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9250.
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