role of public media by amy shaw and lindsey forsythe - community convention 2016

Public MediaYOUTH EMPOWERMENT

• High-quality content, engagement, and partnership

• Reflective of community needs

• Moving the needle on important issues

• Raising awareness, understanding, and participation

Public media enables partners to do more good.• Expansion or enhancements of programs and services

• Enhanced engagement

• Increased participation in programs

• Youth voice is essential.• Youth empowerment leads to enhanced self-efficacy.

• Methods for engaging youth:• Youth-focused content

• Internships

• Youth Advisory Board

Youth-Focused Content•Gentlemen of Vision

•Works in Progress

•Stay Tuned | “Connecting Communities”

Internships“I learned how to initiate and keep conversations going. I

also learned how to accept constructive criticism as well give constructive criticism.”

- Summer 2016 Intern

“I … perfected my teamwork and interpersonal skills from working with my peers.”

– Summer 2016 Intern

Education