Put $500K back into paid youth opportunities
The resident asks to return $500,000 to youth organizations offering paid jobs and stipended work, including for immigrant youth, so low-income young people can earn money and build skills.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
thoughtful jobs for youth, where young people can earn money, build skills, and embed themselves in the community. Put 500k back into youth organizations that provide jobs /paid opportunities for youth, as well as stipended work for immigrant youth.
Who it helps and why
young people are both an overlooked resource and a population that does not get enough appealing, accessible programming from our current budget. youth from low-income families need jobs and placements where they will be paid for their time and enriched by experience.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 6, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Education, Youth & Families
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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