Fort Worth, Texas Development News

NextGen Ambassadors Share Positive Experiences and Program Benefits

The document features testimonials from NextGen Ambassadors, including Ariel Armstrong, Jack Alphonse, and Samuel Martinez, highlighting their experiences and the program's benefits. Samuel Martinez, a NextGen Ambassador working at the Municipal Court, describes the role as preparation for a legal career by illustrating government, prosecutor, and public interactions. He details daily tasks, which include handling phone calls, sorting, and managing AV systems, as well as assisting teens with traffic violations by guiding them through community service hours, teen court, youth intervention, or community court for the homeless. City mentors are credited with facilitating leadership skills through conversations with court leaders, and Ambassador Martinez specifically praises mentor Yvonne for providing tasks and support. The program fosters interpersonal connections among peers and supervisors. Ambassadors believe the program demonstrates the city's commitment to youth development and future investment, fostering a sense of trust and importance among participants.