The program aims to enrich the educational experiences of high school students in the City of Detroit, while connecting them to professional journalists and resources in the MSU J-School. Mentors nurture their raw talent and teach the students how to produce timely articles and publish the work in print and online. From research, writing, and visual communications, to leveraging current technology, the program covers a curriculum that prepares high school students for jobs in the real world. Students study how to produce news and information that is accurate, fair, and responsible. The students also learn the value of civic engagement, social responsibility, and credible sources, as well as what it means to make a positive impact on their communities.