Y.I.M.A.E. (Youth In Media and Education)

01/04/2015

Youth in Media and Education will be attending the Our Lives Matter Town Hall meeting on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 10a - 1p, an event hosted by the FBR Branch of the Boys & Girls Club (affiliate of the Boys & Girls Club of America) and Be Polished DC.

Those outraged, saddened, or even just confused about everything that has been going on between African Americans and law enforcement should sign your kids up and attend this meeting. (Adult admission is $5, Kids are FREE).

Please sign up at ourlivesmatterdc.eventbrite.com

The purpose of this meeting is to reach out to middle and high school-aged youth to make sure they get the information they need, that they have an opportunity to express their views, and to connect them with individuals and organizations in the community that can make a difference in their lives. This Town Hall is not just about talk. It is also about establishing actionable outcomes.

There will be a Panel of community leaders including an attorney, a local clergy member, a law enforcement official, and an educator. The meeting is has four goals for the youth:

INFORM - Understand what their rights are as citizens and how legal processes work
EQUIP - Equip them with the tools they need for survival (e.g., during encounters with law enforcement)
ARTICULATE - Share real-life experiences
ENGAGE - Work in groups to come up with action plans and solutions

Again, to register, sign up at ourlivesmatterdc.eventbrite.com.

12/29/2014

Recruiter: Youth in Music and Education, LLC
Location: 601 Edgewood Street N.E., Washington, DC
Function: Driver
Industry: Automotive, Transportation
Hours: Full Time (8a - 5p)

Our partner organization, Youth in Music and Education, LLC is looking for a full-time bus driver.

This position requires the driver to transport up to 24 youth between the YIMAE facility in the Edgewood neighborhood in NE DC and the BARJ Center less than five miles away. On an as-needed basis, there may be required trips to designated appointments and other activities. When not making trips, driver must be present at the YIMAE facility to transport youth to the BARJ Center in the event of emergency dismissals. Driver must also maintain Youth Transit and Vehicle Transit logs. Position pays $14.02/hour.

School Bus Endorsement preferred. Must be able to obtain a Child Protective Registry Clearance and a Criminal and Local Background Check in DC, MD, and VA.

This position requires the employee to have a valid CDL driver's license and must be willing to take random drug tests.

Please send me a message if you are interested in this position. Thanks!!

10/23/2013

Go to the Y.I.M.A.E. Page and like it to find out what we're all about.

The Y.I.M.A.E. program is a youth based driven organization that will provide a multifaceted media and education curriculum that will incorporate incentives and measurable outcome-based components as a non-traditional means for rehabilitation.

10/22/2013

See our CEO and Founder discuss Y.I.M.A.E. and the upcoming Costume Party on Comcast Newsmakers!

On October 15, 2013, Youth in Media and Education (Y.I.M.A.E.) CEO and Founder, Cornell Stone, interviewed with Comcast Newsmakers to discuss the Y.I.M.A.E. ...

01/07/2012

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) - http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/yrbs/index.htm

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults, including—

01/03/2012

The mission of Youth in Media and Education (Y.I.M.A.E.) is to promote artistic expressions and self-empowerment through a comprehensive program that covers all areas of academics, the entertainment/media industry and vocational training. Through the program, court and non-court involved youth will enhance their social skills and transition into productive citizens in the community at large.

The mission of Youth in Media and Education (Y.I.M.A.E.) is to promote artistic expressions and self-empowerment through a comprehensive program that covers all areas of academics, the entertainment/media industry and vocational training. Through the program, court and non-court involved youth will enhance their social skills and transition into productive citizens in the community at large.

11/25/2011

Office of Cable Television (District of Columbia)
OCT is the award winning District government agency that regulates all cable television providers within the District of Columbia. In addition, OCT manages the District's two municipal government channels - OCT TV-16 and TV-13. While TV-16 provides information regarding the many programs, services and opportunities made available by the District of Columbia Government. TV-13 provides gavel-to-gavel coverage of the live and recorded activities of the D.C. City Council and its various committees. Together these channels are intended to provide District of Columbia residents access to the activities and processes of their government.

BET
Black Entertainment Television (commonly referred to by its acronym BET) is an American cable network based in Washington D.C., and targets young African-American audiences. The network launched on January 25, 1980 by its founder
Robert L. Johnson. Most programming of the network comprises mainstream rap and R&B music videos and urban-oriented movies and series.

The Scene
The SCENE is a well-known, intimate concert hall in Washington DC, known for presenting performers in the R&B, jazz, gospel, hip-hop, and easy listening genres. The stage has table seating with dinner service. The room seats 500 people and the tables in front are about two feet from the stage. This allows for up-close views of the musicians, great for enthusiastic fans, budding guitarists and nostalgic baby boomers eager to see top acts from earlier days in a more personal setting. The bandstand includes a dance area, perfect for Texas Two-step and any other act that gets its audience up on their feet.

Night Flight Recording Studio
Night Flight Recording Studios is one of the nation’s premiere recording studios and a full Facility featuring state-of-the art technology. This recording studio has been servicing the music industry for over 17 years and with over 50 years of combined engineering experience Night Flight Recording Studios will be able to educate youth in the diverse areas of the music industry as well as allow them to participate in the artistry of developing music.

The Library of Congress, Office of Copyright
To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited time to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries. This office has agreed to allow a press event for the youths to protect their artistic work.

Silas Grant, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 5C09
Commissioner Grant has expressed his enthusiasm along with supporting the need for this program to service the youth in the community at large. He is committed in helping us reach the goal to ensure that the youth in our community will receive the education and social growth for future leadership.

WPGC 95.5
WPGC 95.5 is one of the most popular among Washington, D.C.'s urban format radio station]s, and has been ranked as one of its top rated radio stations for over 20 years, according to the Arbitron ratings. Its tower operates at an effective radiated power of 50 kilowatts (kW) and is located in Capitol Heights, Maryland. It also formerly shared the WPGC calls with sister station WPGC-AM, which once played urban gospel music (the AM station is now talk as WHFS).

11/09/2011

Culinary Arts Department:

Johnny M. Kersey was educated in the Wake County Public School System and attended the Wake Technical Institute receiving an Associate Degree in Business Management. He is certified in Food service Planning and Preparation through a six month course that has secured his comprehensive knowledge of culinary issues. A resident of the District of Columbia for over 40 years, Mr. Kersey is a well known local expert in the food service industry, and he joins Y.I.M.A.E as the Director of the Culinary Arts Department.

Mr. Kersey has more than 30 years of progressively responsible experience spanning from Graphic Arts (Printing), Marketing and Business Development, to Food Service Management. After years of working in Graphic Arts, his first Food Service induction came from his employ with LEVI’s, a restaurant specializing in southern cuisine. Starting as a senior consultant, Mr. Kersey later became the manager of Business Development handling day to day operations of the restaurant. Working with LEVI’s led to a joint venture opportunity and later his own restaurant located in Washington, DC.

With his experience, long term commitment, vast network and tenacity, and persistent effort to be a stakeholder in the community, Mr. Kersey spear-headed his restaurant through start-up, survival, turnaround and growth modes. As owner and operator of his restaurant, Mr. Kersey views every new hire as an opportunity to teach, inspire, and motivate. He is always at his best with every meal served, teaching others that nothing less is acceptable. Mr. Kersey's restaurant offers in-home personal chef service, in-home cooking instructions and parties, catering, cooking classes/interactive dinner parties, menu/recipe planning, and grocery shopping. He also teaches workers how to purchase and prepare inexpensive and healthy meals for themselves and others. All of these skills are incorporated into the curriculum for Y.I.M.A.E.'s Culinary Arts Department so that he can transfer this useful knowledge to the youth.

Mr. Kersey is also active in a variety of civic and cultural organizations including Habitat for Humanity, and has found time to volunteer in countless soup kitchens in the Washington-Metropolitan and surrounding areas.

11/09/2011

Entrepreneurship and Mentoring Department:

The Entrepreneurship and Mentorship Department of Y.I.M.A.E. is designed to help the student realize their potential of achieving great things in life, also encouraging them to believe in themselves and that the sky and beyond is the limit. It will be the Mentor’s responsibility to help them achieve greatness in every aspect of their lives and ensure that the student understands there will always be an open door policy. The Entrepreneurship program will help the students develop a business plan that demonstrates the ability to achieve profitability coupled with the potential for growth in sales, revenue and employment. Students will select a business based on their passion and through hands on experience, begin to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate their own business. Students will learn how to use marketing and promotion strategies and find start-up capital for their own business.

Photo Credit: Claire Bloomfield

11/07/2011

Internet and Satellite Radio Department:

The Internet/Satellite Radio Department shall introduce the youth to the dynamics of hosting a satellite radio station. Staff shall oversee and tightly supervise all discussions of interest. Foremost, a variety of topics shall be provided to students to use as topic of discussions. Y.I.M.A.E. staff shall define appropriate parameters to students in order to foster harmonious discussions between students, guests, and internet listeners. The Satellite Radio Program shall give students the opportunity to discuss issues/concerns as it relates to current events that affect today’s youth but also it will allow students to improve on communication skills and sharpen critical thinking skills by engaging other youth around the globe in meaningful discussions.

Photo Credit: Xedos4

11/06/2011

Television Production and Media Department:

The Y.I.M.A.E. Television Production and Media Department is an exploration of basic television production techniques. This program introduces students to the concepts of production in commercial and public television. The curriculum consists of the operation of the video camera, sound, lighting, master control, effects, and graphics.

After completing this course, students will be able to:
•describe and demonstrate the most recent techniques and equipment for video production;
•move efficiently and effectively from the video concept process to the actual production stage;
•and effectively turn their ideas into completed video productions.

This course will consist of lectures, assigned readings, and hands-on class participation. There will be a variety of assignments including practical demonstrations and audio/video presentations. Students will visit a functioning television facility and witness the everyday operation of an actual production in progress. They will gain first-hand knowledge of the video process from idea inception to completed end product.

Photo Credit: Digital Art

11/05/2011

Music Production and Recording Department:

The Y.I.M.A.E. Music Production and Recording program incorporates an agile style of learning in which youths are constantly analyzing their products and performances, self-critiquing, revisiting, and refining. This learning style not only promotes artist growth and teaches youths how to accept constructive criticism, but it teaches self-awareness which is key to empowering youths to develop and hone their skills independently. This iterative learning process consisting of eight (8) major topic areas—Music Production and Recording Concepts; Incorporating Marketing into Music Production; Composition, Arrangement, and Songwriting; Recording, Mixing, and Mastering; Protecting Your Investments; The Business Side of Music; and Live Performances.

The Music Production and Recording Concepts module provides an introduction to basic composition, songwriting, and recording concepts to prepare them for the creative process and the technical rigor that accompanies studio performance. Incorporating Marketing into Music Production prepares helps youths identify their goals for the songs they will develop which feeds into the creative process. The Composition, Arrangement, and Songwriting module allows the youths to explore their creative sides as they create music, write positive lyrics, and start learning how to navigate the studio equipment to properly arrange their songs. The Recording, Mixing, and Mastering module takes their basic studio knowledge to the next level by teaching them how to work the mixing boards, proper studio etiquette, basic techniques for mixing and fine-tuning sounds, and how mastering creates a final product. Once the youths’ songs are complete, the Protecting Your Investments module teaches the youths how to protect their hard work through copyrights and performing rights organizations, and teaches them about knowing their entitlements which feed into deal negotiations. The Business Side of Music teaches the youths about distributions, promotions, marketing, and how to negotiate deals to ensure that they are fairly compensated for their works. Finally, the Live Performances module teaches youths about stage presence and live performance techniques to prepare them for performing their works in front of live audiences and on camera.

Photo Credit: Hanlop88