Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN)

Community technology education project (ctep) - ctep americorps works to close the gap between those who have access to modern information and communication technology in the twin cities and those who don't (the "digital divide"). The only americorps program in Minnesota tackling this issue, ctep places up to 35 americorps members with community based organizations across the metro area to teach basic technology skills to individuals seeking improved access to social, civic, educational and economic opportunities.

Community productions - the spnn community productions team helps expand the reach of non-profit organizations through low-cost media services and by covering many important community issues and events through programs produced in-house. Producing and distributing hundreds of hours of content a year, the spnn community productions team curates 30 years of cultural, civic and arts programs. In addition to production and live event duties, this team also programs four non-commercial channels on the city cable system with content 24/7. Channels 14 and 15 are offered for public access and air programs produced or sponsored by local community members. Channel 16 is dedicated to educational content produced by the city school system and spnn youth. Finally, channel 19 is dedicated to spnn productions, which cover a wide variety of important cultural, civic and informational activities in the saint Paul community.

Media education - spnn serves as the public and educational access facility and community media center for the city of saint Paul. The team offers access to equipment, computers, professional media software and television studio space for community members, educational and community partners and local nonprofit organizations to produce media content. The team also has drop in space and cohort based programs for our youth.