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Media & Storytelling Program — Now Open
Every Tuesday & Thursday · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Free · 8-Week Program
Awbury Recreation Center · 6101 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Directions & detailsYour story matters. Youth learn to film, interview, edit, create and connect — building confidence and real production skills alongside working media professionals.
Through our partnership with PSTV (Comcast Xfinity 52 / Verizon Fios 20), YEP students go behind the camera and in front of it — from photo shoots and on-camera interviews with local entrepreneurs to Black History Month projects and podcasts.
Our Media & Storytelling students stepped behind the camera and sat down with the founder of Coowala Clothing — asking the questions, running the shoot and telling the story.
Ages 18–24Coming SoonBus Attendant preparation (ages 18–20) and CDL Class B theory training with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements (ages 21–24) from an FMCSA-compliant ELDT provider listed on the Training Provider Registry.
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Visits to places like the African Cultural Art Forum on 52nd Street connect youth with history, art and Black-owned legacy businesses.
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Youth meet local founders, learn how businesses start and build the professional skills that open doors.
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Positive role models who show up — helping youth set goals, make good choices and believe in themselves.
Become a mentorSmall actions today lead to big results tomorrow. Stay consistent, stay focused, and don't give up on your goals.
Keep your goals bigger than your distractions.
Be consistent, stay curious, set goals, believe in yourself.
After-school programs help youth improve academically and build skills.
Media, storytelling and creative arts training that builds confidence.
6716 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Appointment Only — Contact us to schedule an appointment.
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