YOUTH TRANSFORM FROM CONTENT CONSUMERS TO CONTENT CREATORS

True Star youth learn how to produce, distribute, and market digital content, they leave the program with a portfolio that proves their potential.

STUDENTS LEARN FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Through the guidance and formal support of a caring career mentor, True Star transforms the lives of Chicago youth.

OUR YOUTH ARE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

True Star provides real-world work experiences to low-income youth that give them a leg up in the labor market.

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE JOBS

Youth employment provides more than a paycheck, it teaches the importance of work, and the belief that you can be something.

Help Chicago youth, not just survive, but thrive!

Join Our Celebration19 Years of Connecting Young Creators

Come help us raise funds as we celebrate 19 years of connecting young creators to immersive mentorship, jobs, and training in arts education, video production, video editing, impact storytelling, social media marketing, and brand strategy development.