International Coders From Adobe Visit High Tech Youth in Otara

Today, 14 international coders and designers from Adobe in India and San Francisco, will be visiting the High Tech Youth Network (HTYN) in Otara to meet and work alongside High Tech Youth members as part of the Adobe Project 1324 initiative.

Over 40 youth members from High Tech Youth Studios across Auckland and the Waikato will be attending.

Project 1324 is an Adobe initiative that supports a global community of artists ages 13 to 24 who use creativity as a force for positive social change. Its mission is to provide opportunities for emerging creatives to connect, collaborate on projects, and increase the visibility and impact of their work.
"We are proud to recognize High Tech Youth as a Creative Catalyst. Their innovative programs develop and engage creative expression as a force for positive youth development and social change," said Lauren Stevenson, director, Project 1324, Adobe.

High Tech Youth is an inaugural recipient of the new Adobe Creative Catalyst Award, a recognition by Project 1324 of leading youth arts organizations that support and inspire the next generation of creatives. Creative Catalysts receive a lab donation of Adobe's Creative Cloud software for up to 25 computers, have opportunities for peer-to-peer learning online and through convenings, and chances to apply for grants. Youth who are a part of Creative Catalyst organizations can apply to the Adobe Creativity Scholarship Program, which provides education grants for the pursuit of a creative path in higher education.

The software donations will enable youth to creatively communicate a vision for change in their communities and lives through digitally inspiring video, print and audio projects.

"Adobe has been an important partner of the High Tech Youth Network since 2007. Their support and investment has provided opportunities for our youth develop their creative confidence, and to share their ideas and voices across a global community. Project 1324 aims to expand those opportunities to an even bigger audience said Kane Milne, Director of Learning at HTYN.

During their visit, teams of HTYN youth, staff from HTYN and Adobe will be in workshops discussing, critical thinking, visual design, documentary making, coding and advanced video editing and Project 1324.

When: Tuesday, 17 November, 4-6pm
Where: Studio 274, 51 Othello Drive - Clover Park, Manukau City

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