Urban Media Literacy – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:09:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Increasing Student Graduation Rates through Employment Training, Urban Media Literacy https://phennd.org/update/increasing-student-graduation-rates-through-employment-training-urban-media-literacy/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:09:27 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=85261 Are you looking for innovative ways to empower your students with in-demand skills and real-world experience? Are you looking to increase your graduation rates? Our training programs offer Act 158 academic credit and industry standard certifications.

Urban Media Literacy (UML) offers a unique 6-Week Ad Agency pre apprenticeship program that provides your students with a hands-on immersion into the exciting world of advertising. This program is an ideal complement to your existing career training curriculum, equipping graduates with the practical skills and industry knowledge they need to hit the ground running.

Here’s what sets UML’s 6-Week Ad Agency program apart:

  • PA. and Delaware State-Certified Curriculum: Our curriculum is aligned with industry standards and leads to a recognized state certification in advertising fundamentals. Students can receive Act 158 credit.
  • Project-Based Learning: Students work in teams on real-world client projects, developing skills in creative development, media planning, and campaign management.
  • Industry Mentorship: Experienced advertising professionals mentor students, providing valuable guidance and career advice.
  • Technical support: UML provides tablets for cohort participants.
  • Earn While You Learn:We work with agencies and organizations that offer paid training and educational institutions.

Benefits for Your Institution:

  • Enhance Your Program Offerings:UML’s program adds a unique and valuable specialization to your existing curriculum.
  • Increase Student Engagement:Hands-on learning and real-world projects create a more engaging and motivating learning experience.
  • Improve Graduate Employability:Students graduate with industry-recognized skills, a certification, and a competitive edge in the job market.
  • Expand Your Network:Partner with UML to connect your students with industry professionals and potential employers.

We’d love to partner with you!

Our team is available to discuss how UML’s 6-Week Ad Agency program can be integrated seamlessly into your existing curriculum.

Schedule a call today to learn more about this exciting opportunity: 267-232-7289 or email urbanmedialiteracy@gmail.com.

Visit our website to see our program in action.

]]> Webinar: How to add Apprentice programs to your curriculum – Nov 14 https://phennd.org/update/webinar-how-to-add-apprentice-programs-to-your-curriculum-nov-14/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:49:31 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=82402 This an online webinar for National Apprenticeship Week. The webinar will be Tuesday, November 14, 10:30-11:30 AM. The focus will be on showing high school principals and counselors how to best incorporate pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs into their curriculum. Pre apprenticeships are an avenue for students who may have difficulty achieving ACT 158 credit. It will cover topics or questions that are relevant in helping principals and counselors implement pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs at their schools.

Learn more and register.

]]> Make the Connection Apprenticeship Webinar – Mar 28 https://phennd.org/update/make-the-connection-apprenticeship-webinar-mar-28/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:12:37 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=81001 Urban Media Literacy (YML) takes an organic approach to reducing poverty by creating connections between agencies that help young people become self-empowered.

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UML is focused on creating #earnandlearn opportunities for young people. More young people who are earning money creates fewer young people committing violent crimes to generate income. Registered Apprenticeship programs allow young people earn income as they learn a career. Earning income empowers young people in their decision making.

Join employment and career specialists for a webinar designed to increase awareness of Apprenticeship opportunities for Philadelphia area professionals that work with the population of young people between ages 16-24.

Date and Time: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 10:00–11:30 AM

Learn more and register.

]]> Back to School Boot Camp, August 30 https://phennd.org/update/back-to-school-boot-camp-august-30/ Tue, 20 Aug 2019 17:24:34 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=63204 On August 30th from 5-8:30pm we invite families to come to our free workshops designed to help you help your learner have the best school year possible!

Location: Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, 280 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Learn some of the best practices for:

  • Getting the best grades and test scores
  • Finding educational resources
  • Creating positive relationships with staff
  • Setting and achieving academic goals
  • Bullying prevention

Link to register: Free Workshops- Back to School Boot Camp

]]> Increasing comprehension through media literacy skills – Aug 3 https://phennd.org/update/increasing-comprehension-through-media-literacy-skills-aug-3/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 02:54:32 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=62582 In a 10 week time period, Urban Media Literacy used our media literacy curriculum to increase the ELA reading scores of a group of 40 students. Most of the students were reading two or more levels below grade on their first assessment. On their second assessment, the group had an overall ELA reading score improvement of 150%. Some students reading scores jumped 3 grade levels in 10 weeks. All the students in the group improved in some area of reading comprehension.

Urban Media Literacy focuses on building the community via education. Better educated youth help to strengthen the community by making better career and life choices. Building comprehension skills is key. Our media literacy curriculum is designed to benefit the learner in the classroom and in the real world.

Location:
Cobbs Creek Recreation Center
280 Cobbs Creek Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19139

Next workshop:
Sat, August 3rd

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-increasing-ela-test-scores-made-simple-tickets-60705642210

]]> Increasing ELA Test Scores Made Simple – Apr 6 https://phennd.org/update/increasing-ela-test-scores-made-simple-apr-6/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:11:01 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=61236 Date and Time: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, 280 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Please join us for a free workshop for educators, practitioners, and parents on proven methods and lessons that improve the comprehension skills that improve standardized test scores. The workshop will consist of lessons than combine self empowerment based on Common Core standards. We will discus and share ideas on ways we can help more students build their comprehension skills and do better on ELA tests.

Register on Eventbrite: Increasing ELA scores made simple

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