What is Youth Leadership & Workforce Development?

Through our youth leadership and workforce development programs, we work to guide and inspire students to understand sustainability principles and gain practical skills through hands-on projects that can help shape their decisions about further study, careers and as future leaders.

These programs foster skills that can provide steady employment, improve local communities and restore the environment. We are moving forward with establishing a comprehensive program for high school students aligned with leadership skills, hands-on training and certification, and have started an adult education program for those looking to build professional sustainable landscaping skills.

The goal is to guide and inspire students to live happy and healthy lives within the environmental capacity of one planet, to develop an understanding of sustainability principles and equip them with practical skills to make a difference while preparing them for the next green economy.

Youth Engagement

High school students can participate in a number of internship opportunities through our programs.

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Teens learn basic kitchen skills and recipes and the value of supporting their local food system.

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DIY Sustainable Design

A four-part garden design series to create a sustainable, resilient landscape.

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Curriculum

Sustainability Curriculum Vision

Vallejo Pilot Program