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Page 1: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

Rural Youth in Poverty

By: Scott Manders

Page 2: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

Rural Youth in Poverty

• Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty• Less education attained• Fewer Job Possibilities• Poorly developed social skills• Risky sexual behavior and teen pregnancy• Early marriage• Tobacco, alcohol, and drug use• Delinquency

Page 3: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

Proposal

• I propose to create an organization for the youth of rural communities.

• A place for teenagers to hang out and learn different skills.

• A place to increase self-esteem and social skills.• A place to learn about a better future.• An opportunity for teenagers to give back to the

community.

Page 4: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

Opportunities

• Tutoring• Homework assistance• Mentoring Program• Social activities • Job Fair• Career day• Volunteering• Educational Programs

Page 5: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

The Organization

• Located near school• Study rooms• Computers• Game room• Televisions• Snack bar

Page 6: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

Computer/Study Room

Page 7: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

Game Room

Page 8: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

Working in Community

Page 9: Rural Youth in Poverty By: Scott Manders. Rural Youth in Poverty Rural youth are 22% more likely to live in poverty Less education attained Fewer Job

Benefits

• Keep teenagers out of trouble• Encourage focus on education• Learn job and social skills• Create future citizens who give back to the

community• Break the cycle of poverty• Good Clean Fun!