'I had no idea there were great opportunities'

In Sacramento, many youths of color expect not to be employed when no longer in school, and that gang affiliation or hustling is a likely outcome.  Though she used to think that way, Elissa Valentina Aguilar disagrees now.  La Familia Counseling and other programs in Sacramento offer youth job skills and support.  She writes about her week at Job Boot Camp, and other possibilities for young people with employment anxiety.  Read on at Access Sacramento.

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