Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) — Media Assistants Track
A workforce-funded summer employment and learning track placing youth as TAONI Media Assistants.
Duration
6 weeks (summer)
Schedule
Mon–Fri, posted by partner workforce program
Location
Metro Atlanta — TAONI studio + partner sites
Cohort
Set by partner workforce program
Tuition
Paid placement — wages via partner workforce program
What it is
A summer youth employment track operated in partnership with a municipal workforce program, placing youth as TAONI Media Assistants for paid, workforce-aligned summer learning and work experience.
Who it serves
Eligible youth participants of the partner workforce program.
What participants do
Work as TAONI Media Assistants on real assignments: shooting, editing, and supporting partner events.
What you leave with
Paid summer work experience, foundational media production skills, and a workforce-aligned summer placement.
Curriculum
- Week 1
Onboarding
Studio orientation, gear handling, partner introductions.
- Week 2
Photo Capture
Live event coverage with senior assistants.
- Week 3
Video Capture
Framing for cut, interviews, B-roll.
- Week 4
Edit Sprint
Daily deliverables for partner events.
- Week 5
Lead Shoot
Each participant leads a small shoot end-to-end.
- Week 6
Showcase
Public showcase + workforce exit interview.
What you'll need
- Eligibility through the partner workforce program
- Required onboarding paperwork (handled by partner)
- Reliable transportation to assignments
From the field
Sample documentation from past sessions and partner work.
How to join or partner
Eligibility and enrollment are handled by the partner workforce program. [CONFIRM public naming of workforce partner.]
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Scholarships: Tuition-free; participants are paid through the partner program.
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