Video by Youth: What Big Decisions are Youth Facing Today?
Video by Youth: What Big Decisions are Youth Facing Today?
We’re excited to share a video of youth talking about decisions they – and their peers – are facing, who they go to for support, and more. The video was made by eight young people (Dexter, Karishma, Lexandra, Maddy, Nate, Nile, Noah, and Raven) who attended a listening session sponsored by the federal government. Check out their video and let us know what you think.
The listening session was hosted in Maryland by the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs in October 2018. Twenty-one youth ages 16 to 19 traveled to the listening session from across the United States1 along with a supportive adult. In small groups, the young people talked about the important decisions in their lives. They spoke about people who support them and resources they use to make decisions. The young people also discussed ways to break down barriers. Then they presented their ideas to federal government staff and supportive adults.
The youth chose to focus on five topic areas most important to them:
- Career Readiness
- Healthy Relationships
- Identity
- Education
- Access to Health Care
The YE4C team will focus on these topics in coming months. Do you have an interest in one of these topics? Let us know what you want to see!
We’re excited about creating new content with youth, by youth, and for youth. This video is just the start. We have more ideas on the way. In fact, several young people who attended the session are helping create even more new content. We’ll have new content to help youth make the most of education and career opportunities as well as more resources about healthy relationships and animated videos on mental health. The new items add to the exciting content already on the YE4C website!
We’ll share this new content on the YE4C website and social media. Follow YE4C on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated!
1Youth came from Alabama, California, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah.