Education & Workforce Development

Access Framingham, a community media center serving Framingham, Massachusetts, uses its existing studio and media creation resources to provide learning opportunities to a wide spectrum of learners.

Through an educational partnership with the Framingham Public Schools, an after-school middle school video club and Summer Camp are part of an agreement of the services we deliver.

Our team at the public high school provides mentoring and leadership opportunities for students to further develop real-world experience with broadcast and distribution technologies in a supportive setting. We partner with Keefe Tech Regional Technical High School as a partner with their cooperative learning program. Students are provided with practical assignments in video and studio production, graphic design, and animation.

A smiling child wearing a headset sits at a video switcher and microphone in a media control room, learning broadcast production skills as part of Access Framingham’s educational programming.

Image Credit: Access Framingham

Three students smile and pose in a media production studio, one holding a purple folder, as part of Access Framingham’s educational partnership providing real-world broadcast and media experience.

Image Credit: Access Framingham

Access Framingham has a strong partnership with Framingham State University. The university utilizes the space to teach specialized classes in television studio production. Students from Communications, English, and Journalism majors participate in credit or paid internships throughout the year. 

Through a partnership with the Easton Public Schools and DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) Easton Community Access Television in Easton, Massachusetts is a resource to provide transition services to Special Education students. The center provides a supportive space for neurodivergent learners to build their portfolios and the skills needed to enter the workforce.

Our team at the public high school provides mentoring and leadership opportunities for students to further develop real-world experience with broadcast and distribution technologies in a supportive setting.
— Jason Daniels

Easton Community Access Television offers a senior tax abatement in conjunction with the Town to offer an incentive for senior citizens to participate within the organization. This training leads to jobs for those seeking a second or third career.

With a staff person located within the high school

  • Wide-net of internships Partnerships with secondary, post-secondary, technical schools, community colleges, University

  • Agreements with State Agencies

  • Crafting a win/win program

  • Supportive space for neurodivergent learners

Previous
Previous

CMCs Archive Civic Life

Next
Next

Community Media Centers as Strategic Local Partners