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- +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.12.0\">\n<dt name=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\">Idea Submission for The People's Money:</dt>\n<dd id=\"textarea-1756922998878-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>The Future Millionaires Lab is a paid internship and mentorship program that introduces high school youth (ages 14–21) to high-paying, future-ready careers in technology, finance, real estate, health sciences, digital design, and skilled trades. The program blends hands-on training, job-shadowing, and entrepreneurial thinking to help youth build competitive skills and earn real-world experience. In our community, students often learn about careers after graduation. The Future Millionaires Lab flips this narrative by giving teens direct access to industries where salaries start high and career growth is limitless. We aim to build a pipeline of young innovators, creators, and leaders who can enter high-income fields—even if they don’t follow a traditional college path. The Future Millionaires Lab focuses on careers with strong incomes and long-term stability:\n\n1. Technology & Innovation\n\nSoftware Engineering\n\nCybersecurity\n\nAI & Robotics\n\nDigital Media and Content Creation\n\nUX/UI Design\n\n2. Finance & Business\n\nFinancial Planning\n\nReal Estate Investment\n\nVenture Capital & Entrepreneurship\n\nAccounting & Business Operations\n\nStock Market Fundamentals\n\n3. Health & Medical Technology\n\nMedical Tech Assistant\n\nDiagnostics & Lab Support\n\nHealth Informatics\n\nSports & Wellness Tech\n\n4. Skilled High-Paying Trades\n\n(Fields that require certifications, not college degrees)\n\nElectrician\n\nHVAC Technician\n\nElevator Mechanic\n\nPlumber\n\nCarpenter\n\nDigital Fabrication / Makerspace Technology\n\nProgram Must: \nA. Paid Internships\nYouth are placed with employers across NYC in high-paying sectors.\nInterns complete 80–120 paid hours depending on funding.\n\nB. Career Accelerators (Weekly Labs)\nHands-on workshops, such as:\n\n“Tech in Real Life: Build an App in 2 Hours”\n“Financial Freedom for Teens: Crypto, Stocks & Real Estate 101”\n“Trade Skills Simulation Lab”\n“Branding Yourself as a Young Professional”\n\nC. Mentorship Circles\n\nIndustry mentors will guide students in:\nCareer mapping\nProfessional communication\nTime management & discipline\nNetworking\n\nD. Certification Opportunities\n\nDepending on funding and partners:\nOSHA-10\nCybersecurity Intro Certificate\nDigital Media Tools (Canva, Adobe)\nCPR/First Aid\n\nE. Innovation Challenge\n\nAt the end of the program, students present a “Million-Dollar Idea Pitch” where they solve a real-world problem using the skills they learned.\n\nWinners receive a small grant or stipend to continue their project.</div></dd>\n<dt name=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\">What is the problem your idea aims to address?</dt>\n<dd id=\"textarea-1758648114412-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>Many youth in Washington Heights, Inwood, and the Bronx do not have access to networks or exposure to high-paying careers. Students often rely on low-wage part-time work and miss out on opportunities that can reshape their financial future.\n\nThis program will:\n\nExpand youth access to high-income career paths\n\nIncrease intergenerational wealth potential\n\nBuild confidence through professional mentorship\n\nConnect teens with real employers and real internships\n\nEmpower students with career literacy before graduation</div></dd>\n<dt name=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\">Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply</dt>\n<dd id=\"checkbox-group-1756922140917-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\">\n<div alt=\"youth\">Youth (under 24)</div>\n<div alt=\"public-housing\">Public Housing Residents</div>\n<div alt=\"justice-impacted\">Justice Impacted People</div>\n<div alt=\"disabilities\">People with Disabilities</div>\n<div alt=\"lep\">Limited English Speakers</div>\n<div alt=\"immigrants-migrants\">Immigrants / Migrants</div>\n<div alt=\"lgbtq-plus\">LGBTQIA+ People</div>\n<div alt=\"unhoused\">Unhoused People</div>\n</dd>\n</dl></xml>"]
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