Woodward Community Media (WCM) is proud to announce the extension of its long-standing partnership with Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Northeast region, continuing to provide an engaging and educational media experience at JA BizTown in Appleton.
The Woodward Community Media radio station, a vibrant part of the JA BizTown community, offers elementary and middle school students a unique opportunity to step into the world of media. With a professional-quality setup, students take on the roles of radio personalities and journalists, learning firsthand how media plays a crucial role in informing and entertaining a community.
Students have the chance to broadcast live to their peers within JA Biztown, taking song requests and playing music and programming from the various Woodward Community Media stations, including 105.7 WAPL, 95.9 KISS FM, News/Talk WHBY, Razor 94.7/104.7, 104.3 The Fuse and Sports/Talk 95.3 The Score. Beyond the fun of being a DJ, they also develop critical literacy and public speaking skills by crafting and reading news stories and advertisements over the air.
"We are excited to continue our partnership with Junior Achievement of Wisconsin," said Kelly Radandt, Director of Broadcast at Woodward Community Media. "This program is a perfect example of our commitment to community engagement and education. It's incredibly rewarding to watch these young students discover a passion for communication and see the positive impact they have on their BizTown community."
Matt Juedes, Director of Development & Stewardship at Junior Achievement of Wisconsin – NE Region, added, "The Woodward Community Media radio station is a highlight for our students at JA BizTown. It provides a real-world, hands-on learning experience that goes beyond the classroom, teaching them about collaboration, creativity, and the power of media in our society. We are grateful for Woodward's continued support."
The extended partnership solidifies both organizations' dedication to fostering the next generation of community leaders and media professionals, providing a memorable and impactful learning experience for all participants.
About Woodward Community Media
Woodward Community Media (WCM), Northeast Wisconsin, is an employee-owned company that informs, entertains and connects our communities through audio, video, digital, print and event content for our audiences and customers. WCM operates six broadcast brands in the Oshkosh, Appleton, and Green Bay, Wisconsin markets, including 103.5|1150AM|106.3 WHBY, 105.7 WAPL, Razor 94.7|104.7, 92.9|95.9 KISS FM, 104.3 The Fuse and 99.1|1570AM| 95.3 The Score, in addition to the Insight business publication. Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results.
About Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Junior Achievement (JA) of Wisconsin is dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. See Junior Achievement BizTown in action here: JA BizTown Video
