The STEP program is a job readiness program designed to provide youth with education, job skills and career development training. Work focuses on addressing community needs; team projects may include forest enhancement, trail construction, habitat restoration, organizing community building events and mixed media projects. The program combines on the job work experience, environmental education, safety education and career development training. Participants will develop good work habits, strong team building and communication skills, as well as learning a sound cultural awareness of the environment and their communities.
Program Hours:
Mon – Thu 9am to 3:30pm
Tue – Fri 9am to 3:30pm
(Program hours listed are tentative. Some projects may require a 10:30 am to 5 pm schedule depending on the project needs.)
Work Location:
Various parks, facilities, and programs throughout Seattle
Eligibility Requirements:
STEP is open to teens 14 - 19 years of age and you must be able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.
Stipend:
$599.00
For more information, contact 206-684-4575 or teen.programs@seattle.gov
Application is here:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/teens/pdf/STEP_application.pdf
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