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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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Imaging Peace Conference- April 26th-18th

CTVN is proud to announce that we are partnering with The Imagining Peace Conference where we will be showing videos made by youth across the city exploring their idea of peace. See a sneak peak from CCA, Pedro Albizu Campos, Charles Houston High School and Lake View Academy here. Read more…

By admin, 11 years ago

Lakeview News Exclusive: Viral Videos, Bullying and Future NBA All-Stars

Lakeview Academy News Team brings you the latest and greatest news on bullying in school, reactions to a viral violent chicago video, basketball sports, and entertainment news. Be sure to follow and like us!

By admin, 11 years ago

2012 Chicago Youth Community Film Festival

Last week on May 31st the staff and friends of the Community TV Network had the great honor to attend and be part of the fifth annual Chicago Youth Community Film Festival. Young film makers from the Alternative Schools Network came from all over Chicago to celebrate their achievements and Read more…

By admin, 12 years12 years ago

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. Be sure to follow and like us!

By admin, 12 years5 years ago