Training instruction at the academy is facilitated by AUP's Doug Harris who has 15 years of professional experience in the media industry. Harris is also an award winning filmmaker of several popular sports documentaries. "Our academy has given these young people an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while producing some very meaningful documentaries," say AUP's Doug Harris. "Our programs with the probation department were a really special experience for me as an instructor."

Digital Technology Academy progams have also been conducted in partnership with Alameda County Probation Department's Juvenile Division, California College of Arts & Crafts, Oakland Police Athletic League (PAL), and Berkeley Public Library's Berkeley Reads Literacy Program.