Training the Next Generation of Storytellers, Content Creators, and Digital Innovators

The TAONI Media Assistants Program is an immersive education and training initiative for youth aged 13–18. What began as a summer internship is growing into a dynamic, year-round experience that empowers teens with hands-on skills in video production, graphic design, photography, content creation, and digital communications. Participants serve real programs and partners through meaningful media assignments, building portfolios while learning to use professional tools