The work matters. It’s important to showcase all the diverse careers available in local government. Provide job shadows, internships, and field trips in your agency’s program and administrative units. Work with your agency staff to share personal insights about their skills and passion through classroom career days or after-school programs. Support youth with summer job info sessions, resume workshops, interview coaching or other online guides to prepare them for this process. Partner and refer to local community-based organizations that serve young people in the transition to work.