In Ghana, all young adults who graduate from an accredited university, college or trade school must complete one year of service in agriculture, health, education, local government or rural development.
France recently began a trial period of a new national service program that seeks to unite young French people and teach them practical skills, from first aid and rescue skills to conservation.
And in the United States, the former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg proposed to expand voluntary public service programs, while also creating new ones focused on combating climate change, treating mental health and addiction, and providing care for older people.
Do you think all young adults should have the opportunity to participate in a public service program upon graduating high school or college, either in the military or in a civic organization? Should they be required to do so? What kind of service would they have to complete? For how long? And, would they be paid for their work?
Write a thesis statment that argues the extent to which this is true in our contemporary society that is clear, concise, and contestable with at least 2-3 claims.