Roots for the Future
Region
Minneapolis and St. PaulTimeline
October 2021 - presentAudience
Twin Cities residents ages 14-18Topics
Roots for the Future, formerly Northside Safety NET (Neighborhoods Empowering Teens), is designed to equip youth from historically underrepresented communities with the education, skills, and connections needed to pursue careers in environmental fields. Targeted towards African American, Indigenous, and other BIPOC youth aged 14-18, Roots for the Future promotes personal development while advancing environmental justice.
We aim to address the barriers that youth of color face in accessing opportunities in environmental fields, empowering them to grow as future leaders. Program objectives include:
- Increasing environmental knowledge through workshops and field trips that educate on environmental issues.
- Enhancing workforce skills through internships, job shadowing, and training for job readiness.
- Fostering advocacy and leadership by training youth in community organizing and environmental advocacy.
- Promoting hands-on stewardship by engaging in projects addressing local environmental issues.
Innovative Programming
Roots for the Future drives both personal growth and community progress toward a more sustainable future. Program highlights:
- Environmental education workshops.
- Workforce development and career exploration.
- Project design and management.
- Mentorship programs.
- Advocacy and public policy training.
- Field trips and site visits.
- Networking events.
- Leadership development.
- Technology and innovation.
Support Roots for the Future
We invite you to support our youth programming 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 learning more about Roots for the Future? Contact Tonya Draughn.
Tonya Draughn
Partnership Manager she/her Email Tonya Office: 612-334-3388 ext. 8121 Cell: 612-425-4944Related blogs
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