There aren't enough people of color who own or work in creative businesses. So JMMA was created to make sure that black and brown teens experience more equity and representation in the design world than past creatives of color, and that future generations of digital storytellers have the opportunity to create content that is reflective of the world in which they live. Our goal is to expose teens of color to opportunities that will allow them to create a design workforce that is a reflection of all representations. JMMA provides underrepresented teens of color, ages 12 to 24, access to resources, mentorships, collaborations and workshops in design media that can boost their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
JET Mode Media Academy was founded as means to bring diverse backgrounds of youth together to develop empathy & friendships in the city of Dallas. We do this by teaching design, video production, video game design and coding to youth who need access to tools to create and take on social topics in our community. We have worked with over 200 youth in 12 months. During the summer, we put on media camps, and we do not have the funds to purchase the equipment we need. We need equipment such as hardrives, computers, software, cameras, laptops and mics. We also need creative tech spaces for teens to collaborate and innovate such as tech centers, studios and design agencies. We need partnerships, sponsors and most importantly funders.
JET Mode Media Academy prepares the next generation of digital storytellers to design, market, and build equitable relationships to become entrepreneurs in the creative and visual/communication design industries.
Access to media equipment & software, Classroom and mobile workshop spaces, Creative professionals and volunteers, Funding for paid opportunities, Partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and media/tech organizations, Access to internships, freelance gigs, or client projects, Marketing and storytelling support, Digital platforms for showcasing portfolios and collaborating virtually, Digital platforms for showcasing portfolios and collaborating virtually
JET Mode Media Academy is an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission.
We acknowledge that historical and institutional barriers-particularly racial bias and discrimination-play a role in the widening gap in media technology and who has access to opportunities in these fields. JMMA focuses our work on diversity and equity but also on people of color who are historically underrepresented in design, media and technology fields, specifically youth who:
Come from underrepresented minority groups, including African American/Black, Hispanic or Latina, Bi/ Multiracial, Native American/Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander;
Come from low-income backgrounds, specifically free and/or reduced lunch eligible;
Have had a lack of exposure or access to creative design.
JET Mode Media Academy acknowledges and values the intersections of race/ethnicity, gender identity and expression, class, sexual orientation, ability, age, national origin, and religious/spiritual identities.
Organization name
JET Mode Media Academy
Causes
Employment & Workforce Development
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
539 W Commerce Street Suite 1165