MANILA -- As part of its commitment to give a voice to young people, Smart Communications launched the country's first content upload station where Pinoys can create and broadcast their videos.

Smart has partnered with video-sharing site YouTube and Korean electronics giant Samsung to build Launchpad, which was launched at the SM Megamall last Saturday.

Smart Launchpad is a program to help budding content creators upload their own work on YouTube and broadcast it to the world via upload stations all over the country.

The upload stations are equipped with high-tech gadgets and fast Internet connection, allowing content creators to efficiently produce their YouTube videos on-the-spot. It also has mini-studios where they can shoot videos -- be it a makeup tutorial or a song cover.

Launchpad is part of Smart’s “Own It” campaign, which encourages the youth to discover their passion, channel their creativity, and broadcast it to the world.

Smart upload stations will be deployed in different campuses and malls to bring the Launchpad experience closer to more Pinoys. See schedule below:

July 30-31 – SM MOA
Aug. 7-8 – SM Baguio
Aug. 13-14 – SM Clark
Aug. 27-28 – SM Iloilo
Sept. 3-4 – SM North

Aspiring content creators will get the chance to participate in Launchpad workshops where they will learn from industry professionals and top YouTubers.

Smart subscribers can join the workshops by creating an account on YouTube, uploading original videos on their account, and registering online. By the end of the workshops, Smart will choose content creators to fly to Los Angeles, California to collaborate with international YouTube stars and win Samsung gadgets!

To read the full mechanics, visit www.smart.com.ph/launchpad. Registration is open until September 15, 2016.