# Youthcast Media Group Journalism Boot Camps and Workshops Youthcast Media Group (YMG) is a nonprofit that "teaches high school students from under-resourced communities to produce multimedia journalism that highlights solutions to health and safety disparities where they live." Programs run virtually, and YMG has trained high school students from 18 states plus Washington, DC. Students are "trained by seasoned journalists" - working editors and reporters who coach them through real assignments - and workshop participants earn stipends (typically $45-$250 per YMG's postings), with continuing paid opportunities for published work. ## What You'll Do - Join two-week virtual boot camps introducing news writing, reporting, and social-media journalism - Advance to multi-week virtual reporting and writing workshops on topics like housing insecurity, climate and health, gun violence, and road safety - Interview community experts and produce articles, social content, and multimedia pieces under professional editing - Present work through YMG showcases, including the 2026 Student Showcase in October ## Who Should Apply High school students anywhere in the US, especially from under-resourced communities - YMG focuses recruiting on schools where most students qualify for free or reduced lunch, but interested students can reach out through the interest form and newsletter on the YMG site. Cohorts are announced periodically; there is no cost to participate. ## Outcomes Students finish with published multimedia journalism, mentorship relationships with veteran reporters, stipend earnings, and continuing paid assignment opportunities as YMG alumni.