August 5, 12, 19, & 26 A Hybrid Hack-A-Thon
It’s often been said, “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.” Criminal behavior can be attributed to this notion. However, when some of the criminal money-making energy and activity, once creatively channeled can be transformed into profitable business practices.
An invitation will be extended to Atlanta urban youth & campus ministries for the purpose of influencing culture & making impact on the community for a recognition project in celebration of their unique talents and contributions.
The 2023 Summer Project of UGAI CIC’s MMM is dedicated to hosting a youth-focused Hack-A-Thon to develop solutions to youth involved crime that can be implemented in any community around the world utilizing:
Arts, Music, Media, Film/TV, Theater/Drama, Dance, Fashion, Social Media, Technology, & Innovation collaborative project.
This summer event will be a foundational activity to host a summer 2024 Youth Initiative.
2023’s Program dates & agenda is as follows:
- Meeting 1 – Virtual Intro/Purpose, Creative Group Sign-Ups, Mentor & Lecture Plans (August 5)
- Meeting 2 – In Person Group Meet-ups/Creative Discussions & Ideation @ AEISUF (August 12)
- Meeting 3 – Virtual Group Presentations & Mentoring Sessions, Internship+ Opportunities (August 19)
- Meeting 4 – Hack Presentation, In Person Lectures: Social Engagement, Influence, & Enterprise @AEISUF (August 26)
Program Features:
Registration: Price:
- Kids – 1st to 3rd graders $2
- Youth – 4th to 8th graders $5
- Students – 9th to 12th graders $10
- Collegiate – Undergrad to Graduate $15
- Ministry/Community Organizers $20
- Professionals/Mentors Free
- Adult Volunteers Free
- Sponsors/Supporters Varies
Outcomes:
- Certificate/Credit for Participation
- Official Resume/Portfolio Entry including hard & soft skills covered during the project
- Internship, Mentoring, & Student Shadowing Opportunities with Participating Businesses
- Entry in Commerce Contact Directory for future or follow-up opportunities
This distinctive program features the opportunity for mentorship, intern, and shadowing with our participating businesses, professionals, & lecturers that provide
students’ insight and an introduction to some of media, music/entertainment’s most notable careers, plus a few other music-related careers. They include but are not limited to the following: The importance/benefits of music on the learning process, Media/Music career(s) overview, how to align natural talents for entrepreneurial, and innovation opportunities; Radio Show Programming & Production; Social Media, Viral Marketing, and Blogging Concepts; The 1 2 1 2’s of DJ’ing; Music Producing Basics; Managing a Studio; Software and Hardware Programs & Tools of the Trade; Music Publishing; Video Production, Editing, Writing, Directing; Creative/Graphic Arts Integration; Owning and Managing a Record Label; Singing/Performing/Playing Tips from the Magic Making Musicians & Artists; Media-Radio; TV; and Print Publications.
Register NOW!