Accomplishments

Digital Media Training

• The DFM program graduated more than 100 "Detroit Futurists" – people who are committed to using media to foster a more just, creative and collaborative city, and who have the skills to do so.
• Launched the online presence of 15 new businesses and community organizations.
• Produced 19 Major Media Projects.

Professional Development

• Secured approximately 30 freelance contracts for Detroit Future Media graduates.
• Facilitated 8 post-graduate apprenticeships between DFM graduates and local businesses.
• Provided professional development training to 12 Detroit and Hamtramck teachers.

DiscoTech

• Produced 5 "DiscoTech" Community Technology Fairs, serving approximately 650 Detroit residents.
• Published 1,000 copies of the "How-to DiscoTech" zine, teaching how to design and implement successful community technology fairs.

Youth Development

• Provided digital media training and leadership development to each of 75 Detroit youth.
• Provided digital media arts instruction to 1,680 Detroit and Hamtramck students.
• Distributed $370,000 in grants to 10 youth orgs, serving approximately 1,500 youth.
• Published 250 copies of the DFY Curriculum Mixtape, containing 13 workshops for integrating digital media arts into youth leadership development for social justice.

Community Wireless and Public Computing

• Provided Digital Stewards training to 15 Detroit community members.
• Built three community wireless networks, installing routers at 25 businesses, community centers, and residencies.
• Built and enhanced 13 Public Computer Centers.