SOCIAL
MEDIA 💬
ACADEMY
A Solution for Bridging the Digital Skills Divide
Addressing the Digital Skills Divide
The Social Media Academy, a key initiative by Charity Services Midwest, tackles the crucial leg of digital literacy in the three-pillared approach to overcoming today's digital skills divide. Discover how we're making a difference.
Introduction to the Social Media Academy
The Social Media Academy, an initiative of Charity Services Midwest, is a cutting-edge after-school program dedicated to bridging the advanced digital skills divide. We focus on empowering young individuals from underserved communities, providing them with the advanced digital skills essential for today’s technology-driven world. Our curriculum covers advanced digital marketing, content creation, graphic design, and data analytics, shaping students into adept digital creators, strategists, and leaders.
Program Overview
Curriculum Highlights
In our fun learning environment, students work together on projects to solve real-life digital marketing problems. This hands-on method helps them learn important skills like thinking creatively and solving problems, getting them ready for the digital world. Our program teaches them to market small businesses in their neighborhoods, making real campaigns that have a big impact. This experience makes them proud of their work. By developing local talent, we help students realize their ability to lead and succeed in the digital age.
Program Structure
Our 16-20 week program is designed for after-school fun, with classes held twice a week. Each session is interactive and engaging, challenging students with real-world digital projects. By crafting professional digital marketing campaigns from start to finish, we help students build skills and confidence for future success in the digital world. This immersive learning experience prepares them to innovate and lead in the digital age.
Transforming Learners Into Leaders
The Social Media Academy, a key initiative by Charity Services Midwest, tackles the crucial leg of digital literacy in the three-pillared approach to overcoming today's digital divide.
Discover how we're making a difference.
What Sets Us Apart: Hands-On Digital Mastery
The Dawn of a New Era in Education
At the Social Media Academy, we're not just teaching theory; we're immersing students in the real world of digital marketing and content creation. Unlike traditional programs that may lean heavily on textbook learning, we place our students in the driver's seat from day one. Here's how we stand out:
- Practical, Hands-On Experience: While traditional programs focus on theory, we place our students in the driver's seat from day one. Students dive into practical projects, crafting digital marketing campaigns, creating content, and analyzing data from actual campaigns. This hands-on approach ensures that by the time they complete our program, they're not just familiar with the concepts but have applied them in real-world scenarios.
- Immediate Application: Every lesson, every project, every assignment is designed for immediate application. This means our students can start building their digital portfolios from the get-go, making their learning journey as impactful as it is educational.
- Tuition-Free Access to Cutting-Edge Skills: Imagine getting the keys to the digital kingdom without the financial burden. For selected students, our program offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain advanced digital skills — from content creation to digital marketing strategies — all tuition-free. This opens up a world of possibilities without the worry of student debt.
- Industry-Standard Tools and Techniques: Our students learn with the tools and platforms currently used by professionals in the field. This direct experience with industry-standard technology prepares them for the expectations of the digital marketing world and gives them a competitive edge.
- Learning by Doing: Our philosophy is centered around experiential learning. Students aren't just working on hypothetical projects; they're creating, launching, and analyzing campaigns in real-time, dealing with the same challenges and opportunities they will face as professionals in the field.
In essence, what sets the Social Media Academy apart is our commitment to providing a hands-on, practical education that equips students with the skills, experience, and confidence to excel in the digital age. We're not just preparing students for the future; we're putting them in control of it.
Unmatched Value: Tuition-Free Digital Education
At the Social Media Academy, we make top-tier education accessible and affordable. While programs like the Digital Media Academy’s can cost $8,000, and a Social Media bachelor’s degree can be $16,000 annually, we offer a hands-on learning experience at no cost for selected students. Our program immerses students in real-world digital projects from day one, ensuring they gain practical skills without the financial burden. We are committed to nurturing future digital leaders by providing free, advanced training in digital marketing, content creation, and more.
How To Apply
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Social Media Academy Application
Applying is easy and takes just a few minutes. Click the link below to access our application form. The form is straightforward and will ask you about your interests, your ideas for digital projects, and why you want to join our academy. We're especially excited to hear your creative ideas, so there's an option to submit a short video as part of your application.
