Northside Safety NET
Region
North MinneapolisTimeline
October 2021 - presentAudience
North Minneapolis residents ages 14-18Topics
The Environmental Justice Internship with Northside Safety NET (Neighborhoods Empowering Teens) is an internship program for 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 our internship cohort with your generous financial contributions. Contact Sacha Seymour-Anderson with questions or to learn more.
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.
Project Contacts
Interested in supporting Northside Safety NET? Contact Sacha for more information.
Sacha Seymour-Anderson
Associate and Advancement Director she/her Email Sacha Office: 612-334-3388 ext. 8108 Cell: 612-425-4933Related blogs
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