This summer, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools offered a unique glimpse into the world of its student interns through a special video series, "Bright Minds, Big Impact: Our Summer Intern Takeover Series." The now-completed series showcased the immense talent and valuable contributions of a few students participating in the Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP) across the district.

The series was the brainchild of Ziani Chambers, the district communications department's own summer intern. Placed with the communications team due to her keen interest in photography and photojournalism, Ziani took the lead on the project from concept to completion. She coordinated with various departments, conducted interviews, captured photos and video, and edited all seven spotlights, demonstrating remarkable professionalism and creativity.

The project not only gave Ziani hands-on experience in multimedia production but also created a powerful platform to celebrate her peers.

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A Showcase of Future Leaders

 

The "Bright Minds, Big Impact" series provided an inside look at the diverse roles interns held, highlighting the skills they developed and the support they provided to our schools and central offices. Each video tells a unique story of a student making a tangible difference.

 

Meet the talented interns featured in the series:

 

Rayne, Digital Learning & Library Services

 

Anoushkka, Digital Learning & Library Services

 

Brianna, School Administrative Assistant

 

Gabrielle, Family & Community Engagement

 

Va'Shawn, Engagement, Access & Supplier Development

 

Varune, Engagement, Access & Supplier Development

 

Franklin, Engagement, Access & Supplier Development

 

The series served as a powerful testament to the successful partnership between CMS and the Mayor's Youth Employment Program, which connects local youth with meaningful, career-building experiences.

As the summer comes to a close, the "Bright Minds, Big Impact" series leaves a lasting digital legacy of the hard work and fresh energy these students brought to CMS. It stands as a celebration of their achievements and a reflection of the district's commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders.

 

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Meet the Series Producer!

 

Ziani, District Communications