Carlo Franco
City of Saint Paul
St. Paul, MN USA
"We have to do something that is going to give us the life that we want to see for ourselves."
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Carlo's work combines: Government, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
I recommend pursuing an undergraduate degree in youth development, psychology, business, education, or management. A degree in this field typically elevates your earning potential. I also encourage young people who want to do community work to really know your community. Spend time at your rec center and after school programs. Walk around your neighborhood and say hello to people.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Child Psychology and Leadership
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Youth Engagement and Training Manager:
Bachelor's Degree: Youth Development
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I was the first in my family to graduate from college—I earned my bachelor’s degree in child psychology and leadership from the University of Minnesota.
2.
Throughout college, I worked for the City of Saint Paul in the parks and recreation department.
3.
I started at a rec center in my home neighborhood and then transferred to Highland Park, where I opened up a renovated building for teen and youth programming.
4.
I then coordinated the St. Paul Youth Commission, an advocacy organization for young people to impact change within the city.
5.
After that, I spent four years working as a restorative justice coordinator for Humboldt High School, the same high school I had graduated from.
6.
I got the opportunity to work again with the city doing programming work in our rec centers.
7.
I’m now working in youth development for the City of Saint Paul’s Right Track program, where I engage and empower young people and connect them with jobs.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
As the first in my family to graduate from college, I couldn't go to my parents or siblings for support because they didn't have that experience. I was also working full-time in order to afford school. I leaned on mentors to help support me.