To ensure that people have access to the use of a public forum through various channels of communication including technology and media with education and training resources.

Description:
Worcester Community Cable Access is a full service community media public access television station. A center offering members of the community access to all forms of communication technology and distribution including video, cable, internet, and wireless. Our station provides a wide range of community programming ranging from video content, live cablecast, electronic bulletin board, community alerts and more. We offer on-going adult and youth training in studio and field production, digital editing and use of web for video and print distribution. We use our services to educate, encourage and celebrate our community. This includes targeted cable shows, public presentation, and annual re-occuring events.

History:
Worcester Community Cable Access has an illustrious history of innovation and achievement. We offer hands on television production classes and workshops since it was founded in 1986. The station hired Mauro DePasquale in 1990 and has since developed 3,000 individual and organizational members, expanded its holdings to include digital production equipment and studios and ownership of over 10,000 square feet at 415 Main Street, Worcester, MA.

The station presents an average of 777 hours of first run non-repeated local originated programming each quarter. It has also initiated a number of targeted membership components which include Teen Central, Senior Speak, a Regional Medical Society Series and Veteran programs. Programming also includes local news, educational, religious and a host of public informational and cultural presentations.

Kids Show, won a Central New England Video competition award in 1993, Music Fest won a national Telly Award in 2001, Worcester Informativo and Video Jam both placed 2nd and 3rd place in the ACM-NE Regional Video Competition Awards, Fisherman’s Story finished 10th place out of hundreds in the North Hampton Film Festival 2003. WCCA TV has received the key to the city of Worcester and two proclamations of achievement from Mayors Raymond Mariano and Timothy Murray.

Contact people:

Mauro DePasquale, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Judy Langlois, (phone), (email) Tracy Foley, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (508) 756-3152

Address:

415 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.wccatv.com

Directions:

FROM THE EAST: TAKE I-90 (MA PIKE) WEST TO EXIT 10-A ONTO A LOCAL ROAD TOWARD WORCESTER. TRAVEL 1.3 MILES AND TAKE RAMP ONTO RT 122A NORTH. TRAVEL 3.2 MILES. TURN RIGHT ONTO GREEN STREET AND. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: city hall, 2 minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Are any opportunities appropriate for youth ages 18 or under? If yes, what age range?
	12-18