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Page 4 Issue 6 : Life Skills Training Findings : Older youth who are at-risk do not have the independent life skills to take advantage of public transportation , apply for jobs , and/or do activities necessary to access recreation programs . Recommendations to Elected Officials : • Have Transportation Department sponsor parent/child ridership program with free rides for children ages six to twelve to teach them how to ride public transportation . • Have Transportation Department provide a month-long program for adolescents that results .in free admission to a dance or concert to encourage teen ridership . Recommendations to Staff: • Support and create programs that teach independent living skills . These programs may include free swimming clinics , life-guard training , job counseling , service 1earning projects , and special programs for teen -aged girls . • Pilot a modified Night Flight Basketball Program for 16A 8 year olds for boys and girls . • Incorporate transportation and life skills training in appropriate recreation programs . Issue 7 : Increase Youth _ Job Opportunities Finding : Teens need more opportunities for after school and summer employment. Recommendations to Elected Officials : • Request that the Chambers of Commerce create apprenticeship and job placement programs through their business membership . • Create summer jobs for at-risk adolescents through appropriate government departments . Issue 8 : Multicultural At- Risk Needs Finding : In our multicultural community , insufficient means are available to bridge language or cultural barriers in recreation programs . Recommendations to Staff: • Identify community resources for serving the Hispanic population . • Hire personnel who can speak Spanish . • Involve and hire members of the Latino community to create culturally relevant programs ( i . e . soccer programs , cultural celebrations , blended -culture programs , etc. ) , and encourage them to serve on volunteer boards .