The Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps
The Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps (SCYEC) is a jobs, workforce training and ecosystem education program aimed at employing youth and young adults while teaching them about environmental stewardship. The SCYEC provides youth and young adults paychecks, valuable work experience, environmental education, and the opportunity to contribute to their community through ongoing outdoor experiences.
The coalition of groups who support the SCYEC include the Sonoma County Workforce Investment Board (WIB), the Sonoma County Human Services Department, the Sonoma County Water Agency, the Sonoma County Office of Education, the nonprofit New Ways to Work, over 60 project hosts, and contracted youth agencies. The SCYEC brings together a diverse group of county and non-county agencies in a program that is replicable and sustainable.
For more information, download the SCYEC brochure, download the report, download the 2010 highlights or become a Fan of SCYEC on Facebook.
SCYEC 2012
To be considered for the 2012 Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps (SCYEC), please complete this Intake Form. Submit it to SCYEC by either: Fax: 707-565-8515; Mail: 2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 – Attn: Shaydra Ennis or Email SCYEC@schsd.org. If you have questions, please call Shaydra Ennis at 707-565-5557.
The deadline for submission of the Intake Form is June 1, 2012.
Information:
- Must be 14-24 years of age
- Must be available to work at least 24 hours a week, from June 18 – August 10
- Must have a letter of recommendation from a non-relative
- Must provide one or more Right-to-work documents, such as Social Security Card, CA ID, Birth Certificate or Passport, etc.
- If in high school, must obtain a work permit
- You are encouraged to apply if you receive, or have received public assistance such as CalWORKs, help from Workforce Investment Act programs, or have participated in foster care, probation, gang-prevention services or have a documented disability or IEP.
If you are contacted for an interview, please be prepared to bring:
- A letter of recommendation from someone who is not a family member
- Proof of work eligibility