Care is where engagement begins.

Young people encounter information from more sources than ever, but knowing what to trust, how to evaluate it, and how to communicate it clearly takes practice.

Many Voices, One Pasadena was created to give youth that practice.

The program brings together high school and college-age youth from different schools and backgrounds to build practical skills in media literacy, critical thinking, research, communication, and leadership.

No prior experience is required. Youth will learn through hands-on activities rather than simply listening to lectures. They will evaluate real examples of information, practice identifying misinformation and bias, research an issue that matters to young people, and create a digital resource based on what they learn.

The goal is not simply to give youth information to remember. It is to give them skills they can use in their own lives and bring back to their schools, friends, families, and communities.

Who can participate?

The program is open to youth in grade 9 and above who have a connection to Pasadena. Youth may live, work, attend school, or have previously attended school in Pasadena. They do not need to currently live or attend school in Pasadena to participate.

No prior experience with civics, research, media, or community issues is required. Youth with different levels of experience are welcome.

Certificate of completion

Youth are welcome to join individual sessions and participate in the research and digital-resource project. However, the four sessions are designed to build on one another, with each session adding a new skill to the final project. Youth who attend all four sessions will have the opportunity to take their project from researching an issue, to evaluating and developing information, to creating and presenting a digital resource. Youth who attend all four sessions also receive a certificate of completion.