New CRFC training program urges youths to grab the mic

OTTAWA - The Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) has launched a new pilot program offering young Canadians a unique radio experience by means of training grants.Youth on the Air! is geared towards campus and community radios interested in working with youths in search of training, education and mentorship opportunities. The program’s goal is to foster radio talent and, consequently, strengthen stations’ capacities and productivity. Stations will be able to apply for funding up to a maximum of $10,000.“We are constantly searching for ways to stimulate the sector and youth represents the future of community radio”, said CRFC president Roger...