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From YouTube: Youth Programs
Description
The City of Charlotte has a rich legacy of supporting our children and youth. Did you know that youth under the age of eighteen make up twenty-four percent of the population in Mecklenburg County? Our youth add so much vibrancy to our community and the City is proud to offer an array of programs that benefit these young residents and their families. This video provides information on the Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance, Job and Career Readiness Training, the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council.
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Our
youth
spend
a
lot
of
time
in
the
classroom.
However,
their
time
out
of
the
classroom
is
also
important.
Having
a
strong
support
system
is
critical
for
every
child.
A
healthy
relationship
with
a
mentor
can
change
the
trajectory
of
a
child
or
teenager's
life.
That's
why
we
operate
the
mayor's
mentoring
alliance.
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This
virtual
experience
covers
job
readiness,
interview,
preparation
and
essential
skills,
learn
more
about
this
training
by
emailing,
myep
charlottenc.gov,
or
contacting
your
career
development
coordinator
at
your
school.
Once
you
have
gained
career
readiness
skills,
it's
time
to
look
for
a
job.
The
city
partners
with
nc
works
to
host
job
fairs
throughout
the
year.
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Perhaps
the
school
year
is
winding
down
and
you're
wondering
how
to
make
the
most
of
your
summer
for
35
years,
the
mayor's
youth
employment
program
has
connected
charlotte
youth
with
a
chance
to
earn
money
over
the
summer,
while
gaining
important
skills
and
building
connections
that
can
help
jump
start
a
career
each
summer.
The
mayor's
youth
employment
program
places
hundreds
of
students
and
job
placements
with
organizations
such
as
bank
of
america
atrium
and
siemens.
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Lastly,
we
think
it's
very
important
for
our
youth
to
understand
and
connect
with
their
government,
so
we
support
the
charlotte
mecklenburg
youth
council,
working
with
generation
nation
youth
council
offers
high
school
students
opportunities
to
learn
how
their
governments
and
communities
work,
connect
with
elected
officials
and
transform
their
own
schools.
Neighborhoods
and
communities
learn
more
by
visiting
www.generationnation.org.