Fuel Media Group (FMG) proposed to implement a youth-developed online media outlet and broadcast property, entitled GreenSpace™.  GreenSpace™ is an innovative resource to promote and

educate a national audience about the local, state, regional and nationwide efforts to implement earth-friendly initiatives in the private, public and non-profit sectors.  GreenSpace™ enables Racine County to project a positive image and help to position Racine County to be a leader in the region on issues relating to the environment and green technology.

GreenSpace™ consists of a feature-rich website, a recurring printed piece and brodacast television media produced similar to a real-world, deadline driven environment.  We hope to utilize our relationships in the industry to broadcast the GreenSpace™ TV show commercially.  GreenSpace™ is entirely produced by the youth at this worksite.  Under the guidance and supervision of the FMG team, led by FMG principle and founder, Scott Terry, GreenSpace™ will encompass 21st century methods to create, distribute and communicate its goals.

FMG has filled a private-sector void in providing hands-on career exploration opportunities in the media and marketing fields for youth for several years with media-based programs taught and/or developed throughout Racine.  Through this program, FMG has provided opportunities for youth to access and learn from experienced industry professionals in the broadcast media, design and marketing fields.  Youth have been introduced to college undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the media and design disciplines throughout the United States, and have learned entry-level industry terminolgy, tools and production methods.  The youth have developed proficient use of word processing software, skills in information research and fact checking, drawing storyboards, producing and directing for digital media, video editing techniques and methods, computer animation principles, and web programming and analytics.

Throughout the summer, youth have been continually trained and tested on the use, process and systems of production tools, software and other pertinent tools and processes, i.e. professional video cameras, production software, switchers, etc.  It is necessary to have competent use of all equipment, systems and methods in order to deliver and maintain the GreenSpace™ brand.