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Inception of the Project
Job skills training boosts employment. A Python-based app to teach workplace skills can support economic growth, aligning with SDG 8’s goal.
Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)
- Research job skills : Contact a local career center (with a teacher’s help) to learn about skill gaps. List 10–15 app features (e.g., resume-building tutorials).
- Set up Python : Install Python and VS Code (free). Follow a Tkinter tutorial .
- Design the app : Plan an app for job skills (e.g., “Dallas Career Coach”). Sketch the interface with tutorials and quizzes.
- Code the app : Use Tkinter for the GUI and pandas for data storage. Test with sample career data.
- Test with users : Share with classmates or a job training program. Ask if it’s user-friendly and effective. Fix issues like unclear tutorials.
- Share with the community : Distribute to a nonprofit via Google Drive . Include a user guide.
Volunteer/Service Opportunity
- Volunteer at United Way Dallas to support job training programs.
- Assist at Dallas Life to promote workplace skills.
- Help at American Red Cross North Texas for community job initiatives.
Publication/Research Journal/Clubs
- Publish in North Texas Student Scientist to share app insights.
- Submit a research paper to Journal of Emerging Investigators .
- Start a Career Tech club to promote the app and support Business startup initiatives.
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Inception of the Project
Workplace wellness improves productivity. A campaign to promote mental and physical health at work can support SDG 8’s goal.
Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)
- Research workplace wellness : Read about health in workplaces on WHO.int . Ask a local clinic (with adult help) about worker needs.
- Plan the campaign : Plan 3–5 workshops or flyers on wellness (e.g., stress management). Outline content on paper.
- Create materials : Use Canva to design flyers or presentations. Ask a teacher for feedback.
- Add translations : Include a flyer in Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
- Share the campaign : Distribute flyers at a community center or host workshops with school permission.
- Get feedback : Use a Google Form to ask participants if the campaign was helpful. Use feedback to improve.
Volunteer/Service Opportunity
- Volunteer at North Texas Food Bank to support wellness programs.
- Assist at Dallas Life to distribute wellness guides.
- Help at United Way Dallas to promote workplace health.
Publication/Research Journal/Clubs
- Publish in North Texas Student Scientist to share campaign insights.
- Submit a research paper to National High School Journal of Science .
- Start a Workplace Wellness club to promote the campaign and support Humanities blog initiatives.
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Inception of the Project
Job training drives economic growth. A business plan for a job training startup can empower workers, aligning with SDG 8’s goal.
Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)
- Research job training : Learn about training needs on ILO.org . Talk to a local career center (with adult supervision) about needs.
- Plan the business : Create a plan for a training startup with 3–5 goals (e.g., affordable courses). Outline the plan on paper.
- Create materials : Use Canva to design a business plan or pitch deck, including budget and impact. Keep it professional.
- Find mentors : Ask local entrepreneurs (with adult help) to review the plan. Get school permission to present it.
- Test the plan : Share with a school club or nonprofit. Ask if it’s feasible and impactful. Adjust based on feedback.
- Share with the community : Present to a local organization via Google Drive .
Volunteer/Service Opportunity
- Volunteer at United Way Dallas to support training programs.
- Assist at SCORE to mentor entrepreneurs.
- Help at Dallas Life to promote job skills.
Publication/Research Journal/Clubs
- Publish in Dallas Youth Arts Review to share the business plan.
- Submit a research paper to Journal of Emerging Investigators .
- Start a Job Training Startup club to promote the plan and support Computer Science app initiatives.
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Inception of the Project
Automation improves workplace efficiency. A robotic automation model for repetitive tasks can boost productivity, aligning with SDG 8’s goal (repeats SDG 3 theme).
Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)
- Research automation : Learn about robotics in workplaces on ILO.org . Contact a local business (with adult help) about automation needs.
- Plan the model : Design a robotic system for tasks like sorting (e.g., using VEX robotics). Sketch the setup, including sensors and motors.
- Program the robot : Use Python for logic and VEXcode for hardware. Test with sample tasks.
- Test the model : Validate with simulated tasks (e.g., sorting objects). Ask a teacher if the model is feasible.
- Improve the design : Adjust based on feedback, optimizing speed or accuracy. Ensure it’s practical for workplaces.
- Share with the community : the design with a nonprofit via Google Drive .
Volunteer/Service Opportunity
- Volunteer at United Way Dallas to support automation programs.
- Assist at Dallas Life to implement job solutions.
- Help at American Red Cross North Texas for community work projects.
Publication/Research Journal/Clubs
- Publish in North Texas Student Scientist to share robot design insights.
- Submit a research paper to National High School Journal of Science .
- Start an Automation Innovation club to promote the model and support Health Science campaign initiatives.
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Inception of the Project
Fair work practices drive growth. A blog series on equitable workplaces can raise awareness, aligning with SDG 8’s goal.
Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)
- Research fair work : Read about workplace equity on ILO.org . Interview a local nonprofit leader (with adult supervision) about community needs.
- Plan the blogs : Plan a series of 3–5 blog posts on fair work topics, like equal pay. Outline each post’s argument on paper.
- Write the blogs : Use Google Docs to write the posts, ensuring clarity and impact. Ask a teacher for feedback.
- Add translations : Translate one post into Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
- Share the blogs : Publish on a school website or community platform. Get permission from a school or nonprofit.
- Get feedback : Ask readers to fill out a Google Form about the blogs’ impact. Use feedback to revise.
Volunteer/Service Opportunity
- Volunteer at American Red Cross North Texas to raise workplace equity awareness.
- Assist at United Way Dallas to share blogs at events.
- Help at Dallas Life to advocate for fair work.
Publication/Research Journal/Clubs
- Publish in Teen Writers Project Project to share blog insights.
- Submit a research paper to The Schola .
- Start a Fair Work Advocacy club to promote the blogs and support STEM automation initiatives.