CALLING YOUTH LEADERS

Gain valuable career skills by helping to launch a digital content agency run by young people.

To support the growth of CityWorks DC, we are establishing a creative agency run by and for young people. Up to eight youth ambassadors will form the core team and will gain career-advancing expertise in content creation and key digital marketing processes. Selected youth leaders will build out a comprehensive content series on a variety of platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram) that reinforces CityWork's goals of connecting DC young people with career and education pathways.

The application deadline is November 22nd with the program running from December 2021 to March 2022. Applicants must be 15-21 years old to participate.

• Learn valuable marketing practices from digital professionals

• Create original content on a variety of social media channels

• Earn a stipend of $1,200 for helping to lead this powerful campaign

CityWorks DC seeks to dramatically improve the early career outcomes of DC youth by redesigning K-12 education, postsecondary opportunities, and employment so that young people have the relevant work experience, social capital, and credentials needed to compete for family-sustaining jobs.