Since 1992, Berkeley-based Youth Radio has trained thousands of teenagers in broadcast journalism, radio and web production, engineering, media advocacy and literacy. Through hands-on training, one-on-one relationships with adults and peers, and direct production of their own programs, young people gain valuable communication, media journalism and production skills. The fresh and compelling voices of these young reporters can be heard both locally and nationally, on radio, the Internet, and through print media. Youth Radio uses media training as a tool for youth development. Youth Radioand#8217;s training programs provide youth with concrete media skills while building civic engagement, critical thinking skills, teamwork, literacy, work readiness and self-esteem. In addition, the hands-on technical training in radio and web media provided by Youth Radio helps to bridge the digital divide for the at-risk youth we serve. Youth Radioand#8217;s services are free of charge, and eighty percent of the young people served by Youth Radio are low-income or come from otherwise underserved youth populations. Youth Radio programming reaches an estimated audience of 15 million adults and youth each year through its many commercial and non-commercial media outlets. On the web, current Youth Radio productions and extensive archives (including news, commentary, art, poetry, music and message boards) can be found at www.youthradio.org. In order to prepare our students for future academic and career achievement, we also offer ongoing support services that include SAT and ACT preparation classes, academic tutoring, college and career counseling, and the opportunity for personal counseling with a licensed MFCC.