Northside Safety NET
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North MinneapolisTimeline
October 2021 - presentAudience
North Minneapolis residents ages 16-24Topics
The Environmental Justice Internship with Northside Safety NET (Neighborhoods Empowering Teens) is a pilot internship program for a cohort of North Minneapolis youth. The program is led by Environmental Initiative and has been developed in partnership with public, private, and nonprofit partners to:
- Integrate young people in local efforts to address environmental justice issues.
- Foster environmental literacy and practical skills of young people to create a new generation of environmental stewards.
- Increase exposure to and interest in careers related to the environment, sustainability, and green enterprises.
The innovative program model (PDF) places interns at the center of a robust learning environment designed to support consistent, long-term relationships with and between youth participants and program partners.
Innovative Programming
Interns explore environmental justice through presentations, job shadowing, hands-on activities, and community-based projects. Program themes include:
- Forestry.
- Renewable energy.
- Water quality.
- Construction and engineering.
- Agriculture.
- Sustainable landscaping.
- Conservation.
Support Northside Safety NET
We invite you to support the upcoming 2023-2024 internship cohort with your generous financial contributions. Contact Sacha Seymour-Anderson with questions or to learn more.
Meet the Interns
It’s exciting to learn when I am with the other interns and having fun, I feel more comfortable and get to bring creative ideas to the table.
2021-2023 Program Photos
Project Contacts
Coaching interns, scheduling hands-on activities, and developing community projects are key talents Clyde and Jaycie bring to this project.
Jaycie Thomsen
Partnership Manager she/her Email Jaycie Office: 612-334-3388 ext. 8109 Cell: 763-218-6698
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