Wide Angle Youth Media

www.wideanglemedia.org

Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary

Wide Angle Youth Media provides youth with hands-on work-based learning experiences in digital media, film production, and creative communication. Through a combination of internships, paid apprenticeships, and project-based production opportunities, students learn industry-aligned skills in video, photography, graphic design, and storytelling. Young people work alongside professional media producers, contribute to real client projects, and build portfolios that support future education and career pathways. Programs blend technical training with professional skill development, helping participants gain confidence, workplace readiness, and exposure to careers across the digital media sector.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

500 - 999

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Local

STATE(S) COVERED

Maryland

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Workplace Tour, Industry Speaker, Internship, Apprenticeship, Mentorship, Registered Apprenticeship

DELIVERY MODALITY

In-person

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Stipend, Credential

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Educators, Professional

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

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Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads

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cisofhamptonroads.org

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