Things I Didn't Know I Would Love

6/16/2016

By Zeani Fudge

YMP is a very diverse and understanding group of teens. Being a part of this program will help you in whatever you are lacking such as communicating, being respectful of others’ opinions, or just simply being open-minded.

The major events include video/photography, writing/editing, web design and podcasting. These activities give us opportunity to express our minds and voice our opinion for the youth of our generation.

My favorite part about YMP is when we all get together and brainstorm and bring our ideas to life. The biggest thing that I've learned is to value and respect everyone's opinion and to communicate. I love the fact that I am able to do that because I am not very fond of talking in front of other people, but I'm coming around. I can't wait to do more projects and explore things that I didn't know that I would love. Joining YMP will definitely change your life.

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Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is a leader in informational broadcasting. MPB has exhibited a commitment to educating and informing Mississippians. MPB has partnered with YMP to lend tech equipment and provide youth engagement and media specialists to train students.

Jackson-based Workplace Solutions by Barefield is a Steelcase authorized dealer offering high-end office furniture and technology solutions. Workplace Solutions has loaned chairs, mobile desks and mobile whiteboards to create a collaborative office for YMP participants.

Podastery Studios in downtown Jackson offers a network of locally produced podcasts. Podastery has generously donated their time and allowed YMP to borrow professional podcasting equipment to learn production skills.

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Good Design & Co offers high-end UI/UX, web development, app development and branding services. Principal J.C. Hiatt is helping YMP students publish their own website for stories, video, podcasts and more.

Special thanks to the Mattiace Company for supporting and maintaining YMP's creative and inspiring office space on the 13th Floor of Capital Towers in downtown Jackson.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO DR. GEORGE SCHIMMEL FOR HIS GENEROUS DONATION OF A PRODUCTION IMAC FOR THE YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT.

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