The document discusses decent work and economic growth, specifically focusing on providing opportunities for young people through internships and trade jobs to gain experience and support themselves financially. It suggests advocating to local leaders and going into high schools to spread awareness of existing opportunities and discuss the importance of finding decent work. Social media could also be leveraged through posting articles, word-of-mouth, and sponsorship on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

1. DECENT WORK AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH
BY: MEKIALA FLIGHT-KNOWLES

2. WHY DOES IT RESONATE FOR YOU?
• There are people in my family who’ve had trouble finding decent jobs that
would financially support their life decisions .
• I know plenty of people that have been unemployed.

3. HOW CAN YOUR INTEREST BE
APPLIED LOCALLY?
• Giving young people opportunities to internships.
• More trade jobs so that people can get experience, if they don’t have the
money to pay for college expenses, such as a university.

4. WHERE CAN YOU MAKE THE GREATEST
CONTRIBUTION?
• Advocate to the mayor at city council meetings about providing internships
for students while their in high school.
• Go into high schools to speak to the students about the opportunities that
are already out there.

5. IS THERE A FEATURE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
THAT CAN BE UNIQUELY APPLIED TO THIS
GOAL?
• Facebook
• Posting articles
• Word of Mouth
• Sponsors on Instagram