Mayor Rahm Emanuel held the first of three budget roundtables this afternoon to discuss the 2014 budget and announced a new $500,000 investment that will allow the Chicago Public Library (CPL) to increase the number of teens that receive training in web design, digital media production, and programming from the nationally recognized YOUmedia program by 25 percent.
“Budgets are statements of values and priorities, and as we have done during the past 2 years, we will make major reforms while making major investments, especially in the lives of children,” said Mayor Emanuel. “YOUmedia builds on teens’ interest in technology and motivates them to create, innovate and become active learners. By increasing access to digital media and safe, inviting spaces, we are empowering Chicago’s teens to engage technology in new ways.”