About the teen program
Based in research and first-hand experience with the community we serve, Castle Square Tenants Organization understands that youth, ages 14-19, who are involved in positive youth development activities and working in interesting jobs are much more likely to succeed in school and much less likely to commit acts of violence or become victimized by it. Through technology, art, and leadership opportunities we empower young people to think critically, excel academically, and strengthen their community.
Our project-based, youth development program is a paid internship for young adults to participate in college and career focused workshops. Our teen interns develop 21st century skills through a series of art and vocational training workshops, including: film, video, graphic design, entrepreneurship, goal setting and financial literacy. Held in CSTO’s safe spaces, our young people develop healthy relationships with their peers and adults while learning the necessary skills to become successful, thriving members of society.
Our project-based, youth development program is a paid internship for young adults to participate in college and career focused workshops. Our teen interns develop 21st century skills through a series of art and vocational training workshops, including: film, video, graphic design, entrepreneurship, goal setting and financial literacy. Held in CSTO’s safe spaces, our young people develop healthy relationships with their peers and adults while learning the necessary skills to become successful, thriving members of society.
We currently offer two internship pathways for youth ages 14-19:
Media Makers Internship: In this internship, Media Makers interns learn about different media production skills while learning and creating projects about important social issues impacting their communities. Media Makers equips interns with a variety of skillsets including: Photography, Video Production, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design & Social Media Strategy. Interns receive a learning stipend throughout their program.
Film Curators Internship: In this internship, Teen Interns learn how to plan and host community centered events. Interns can expect to analyze different films and media, and how art can be centered within the community. Interns plan, host and facilitate a number of youth-lead events that empower and engage with the surrounding community. This internship is currently paused due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check back in Spring 2022.
Media Makers Internship: In this internship, Media Makers interns learn about different media production skills while learning and creating projects about important social issues impacting their communities. Media Makers equips interns with a variety of skillsets including: Photography, Video Production, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design & Social Media Strategy. Interns receive a learning stipend throughout their program.
Film Curators Internship: In this internship, Teen Interns learn how to plan and host community centered events. Interns can expect to analyze different films and media, and how art can be centered within the community. Interns plan, host and facilitate a number of youth-lead events that empower and engage with the surrounding community. This internship is currently paused due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check back in Spring 2022.