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Future Goals

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Dear Teenager, when asked about the future, I know I’m not the only one that gets overwhelmed. But the more I grow and develop as a young adult I realize the only reason I get overwhelmed is because I have big plans for myself. As youth, it’s so easy to gain the perception to have to “think small and realistically”. That’s always been hard for me to do because since I was younger, I’ve always had big dreams for myself….

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Advice For How Parents & Adults Can Help Support Youth

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How Adults Can Support Youth

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Advice To Your Past Self

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Helping You Get A Job

Are you a teenager and looking for a job? Many times teenagers get discouraged in the process of looking and applying for jobs. There are many factors involved such as; no resume, no experience or not having the proper clothes for an interview. But wait! The "Resume Builder" can help with those bumps in the road.

Summer at SYC

Summer has always been my favorite season, but spending my summer working at the Sac Youth Center is in a way special, all on its own.

It Starts With You

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Our Authors

Mya Gutierrez

Mya Gutierrez

Peer Specialist Intern
Cameron Jackson

Cameron Jackson

Peer Specialist Intern
Shawnay Smith

Shawnay Smith

Peer Specialist
Audrey Silva

Audrey Silva

Mentor