CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC ACCESS CORPORATION INC d/b/a CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY TELEVISION (CCTV)
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Mission Statement
Since opening in 1988, Cambridge Community Television has worked to prepare people from all walks of life for living and learning in a global media culture. We help them attain critical viewing skills and an understanding of how media is made, and provide them with the tools to produce media that accurately reflects their world. CCTV has always served those least seen and heard in our society. One longtime CCTV member recently stated, “CCTV is a unique community space where an incredibly diverse group of people learn skills and share resources. It's one of the most open places in the Cambridge community.” Electronic media is ubiquitous and its use is necessary to navigate in the world today. Whether applying for a job or making informed electoral decisions, access to technology is imperative. The growth experienced by CCTV in the past 10 years demonstrates the ever-increasing need for access to and training in new communications technologies.
About This Cause
CCTV is home to: • Three local cable channels featuring programming produced by Cambridge residents, arts and cultural organizations and City agencies • A dynamic, media-rich website, including the Cambridge Media Map (cctvcambridge.org/mediamap) and the Cambridge Calendar (cambridgecalendar.org) • Hands-on media production and technology workshops, providing access to emerging technologies and state-of-the-art media equipment • NeighborMedia: an innovative citizen journalism program that trains and supports Cambridge residents to cover local issues and events (neighbormedia.org) • The Youth Media Program: a vibrant media arts and work experience program for underserved teens (cctvcambridge.org/youth), housed in the Teen Work and Learning Center, a dedicated space that provides teens with a much-needed place of their own. •The Cambridge Savings Bank and Google Computer Labs: hosting classes and public drop in hours for those without access to computers and the internet • Special technology education programs for seniors, immigrants, and non-profits In an exciting development in late 2011, CCTV and Google joined resources to offer Internet training for senior citizens. Modeled after Google’s Age Engage program piloted in Dublin, Ireland, the goal is to help seniors become comfortable using the Internet by pairing them one-on-one with Google volunteers. The trainings are designed to teach participants Internet skills according to their interest and experience. Participants can learn things like how to search the world wide web, send and receive email, share photos and videos, pay bills online, and more! Age Engage has garnered rave reviews from seniors. One participant spoke of her experience, “I am so happy you told me about this Google and that I came…No need to say I am most happy with producing my document- I would have never done it otherwise.”