MJT-TV Excel Expanded Media Training for D.C. Youth
The nonprofit now offers media production training to local 16- and 17-year-olds in Washington.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Secondary Education
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MJT-TV Excel, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched media production training programs designed to help D.C.-area teenagers develop professional skills. The initiative focuses on content creation centered on topics like financial literacy, voting, and mental health.
Why it matters
The program was established to highlight the capability and intelligence of youth in Washington by providing direct access to industry mentorship. This training helps students build foundational experience for future careers in communications and media leadership.
The program serves students aged 16 and 17 through funding provided by Learn24 grants and the DC Deputy Mayor of Education. Interested families can reach the organization at (202) 352-7429.
The players
MJT-TV Excel
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides media production training and industry mentorship to teenagers in the Washington, D.C. area.
DC Deputy Mayor of Education
A local government office that supports educational programming through grant funding and initiatives for youth development.
The details
The program pairs students directly with active industry professionals who provide hands-on instruction. Training modules cover networking, public presenting, and leadership development. Students apply these skills by producing content for the Generation Teen Virtual Town Hall series, which explores community-focused issues.
Timeline
Program leaders discussed the organization during a television segment on October 12, 2026.
The Home Front
This program aligns with the Learn24 grant framework aimed at expanding extracurricular pathways for youth in the District. It reflects a growing trend of integrating professional media production training into standard community youth support models.
Families with students aged 16 or 17 can contact the program at (202) 352-7429 to inquire about upcoming training cycles. Consider how your student's interest in local community issues like voting or mental health could be developed through this platform.
The takeaway
The MJT-TV Excel program provides a structured way for students to gain professional media experience while engaging with community topics. Keep the organization's contact number, (202) 352-7429, on file if your household is interested in future participation or facility updates.
Further reading
Learn more about local opportunities for students by visiting the Secondary Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WJLA.
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