The Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement

The Annenberg Youth Academy at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism offers a dynamic summer program for high school students, fostering future leaders in media and civic engagement. This intensive curriculum blends academic study with practical experience in journalism, communication, public relations, and digital media, guided by distinguished faculty and industry experts. Students develop skills in media production, strategic communication, and critically assess media's influence on society and democracy. Through workshops, group projects, and civic engagement initiatives, participants enhance their leadership abilities, ethical understanding, and capacity to use media for social advocacy. The academy is a cradle for nurturing media-savvy innovators committed to societal change, equipping them to be impactful voices in their communities and beyond.