Nonprofit receives state and national funding to expand programing

Nonprofit

Dec 3

Photo courtesy of Mosaic Film Experience

Mosaic Film Experience has been awarded a $26,500 grant from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council (MACC) and the National Endowment for the Arts to support purchasing additional digital media equipment and funding of its Career Pathways Digital Storytelling initiative for middle school students. The funding will allow Mosaic Film Experience to enhance educational resources and hands-on learning opportunities for youth in digital storytelling and creative career exploration.

“Our Career Pathways program equips young people with essential digital storytelling and media skills that open doors to all career paths,” said Skot Welch, Founder and President, Mosaic Film Experience. “The support from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council is invaluable in helping us expand this hands-on learning experience, allowing more students to gain the tools and confidence they need to pursue their passions and contribute their unique talents to the world.”

The Career Pathways program begins with the Discovery and Exploration phase, which serves middle school students in grades 6-8. This phase includes Discovering Digital Storytelling, where students are introduced to digital storytelling basics such as media literacy, digital narrative creation, and content development. It also includes Exploring Digital Storytelling, where students go deeper into storytelling techniques and gain hands-on experience with emerging creative career pathways.

The Career Pathways program continues through high school with the Career Preparedness & Community Engagement segment. In this phase, high school students, grades 9-12, engage in the Summer Digital Media Project, a paid experience where they collaborate on integrated digital media initiatives, and participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program, partnering with community organizations and employers to explore potential career paths.

Program alums are encouraged to return as mentors, teaching artists, and contractors, empowering them to apply their skills professionally and support the next generation of storytellers.

For more information, visit mosaicfilmexperience.com/mosaic-education.