https://onondagaearthcorps.org/
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Onondaga Earth Corp
Another wonderful story about empowered young people comes from Syracuse, New York. Its the Onandaga Earth Corps.
From the OEC website
“The mission of the OEC is to empower youth to be active participants in creating positive change for themselves, their communities and the environment. We envision a future where youth are equipped with the skills, opportunities, and support to thrive as leaders, changemakers, and advocates for environmental sustainability. OEC seeks to build a world of inclusivity, respect, and equal opportunity where every individual has the tools to succeed and make a meaningful impact on their community.”
Young people in Syracuse are already creating positive change for themselves, their communities and the environment. Several years ago, I interviewed two young people newly involved with the Youth Corp. One of them is now their Youth Program Director.
The OEC values equity and social justice; diversity and respect; empowerment and personal growth; teamwork & service and resilience & sustainability. Areas of work include urban forestry, natural areas and green infrastructure.
The OEC Youth Program is for ages 15 to 18. Projects include public outreach, education development, neighborhood demonstration projects, tree planting and maintenance of these projects. Community engagement is a core part of OEC projects.
The Young Adult Program is for ages 18 t o 25 with focus on livable, sustainable communities via service and outreach to the community. The goal is to develop professional and personal
life skills in the class room, on the job and in the community. Personal and professional growth is a core part of OEC's purpose.
Specific projects – how outreach, n'hood demo projects, community engagement,,,any consequences from gov budget cuts, layoffs? what is the corps network? Any Engagement with other nearby corps?
OEC is a member of the Corps Network. The Corp Network is the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps. The network counts over 150 Corp organizations that provide young adults and veterans the chance to serve the country through projects in rural and urban areas and on public lands. The Corp Network helps provide access to funding and project opportunities to its members to improve the environment and transform lives through service.
Participants receive mentoring, gain work experience, a work stipend and often receive financial assistance for further education. The Corps ideal dates to the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Unlike a large national government program, current corps members are mostly non profits or programs managed by state or local governments in various community public and private partnerships. Many local corps engage with AmeriCorps – an independent agency of the US government with the mission to improve lives, strengthen communities and encourage civic engagement
This entire network of local to national organizations
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Onondaga Earth Corp
Another wonderful story about empowered young people comes from Syracuse, New York. Its the Onandaga Earth Corps.
From the OEC website
“The mission of the OEC is to empower youth to be active participants in creating positive change for themselves, their communities and the environment. We envision a future where youth are equipped with the skills, opportunities, and support to thrive as leaders, changemakers, and advocates for environmental sustainability. OEC seeks to build a world of inclusivity, respect, and equal opportunity where every individual has the tools to succeed and make a meaningful impact on their community.”
Young people in Syracuse are already creating positive change for themselves, their communities and the environment. Several years ago, I interviewed two young people newly involved with the Youth Corp. One of them is now their Youth Program Director.
The OEC values equity and social justice; diversity and respect; empowerment and personal growth; teamwork & service and resilience & sustainability. Areas of work include urban forestry, natural areas and green infrastructure.
The OEC Youth Program is for ages 15 to 18. Projects include public outreach, education development, neighborhood demonstration projects, tree planting and maintenance of these projects. Community engagement is a core part of OEC projects.
The Young Adult Program is for ages 18 t o 25 with focus on livable, sustainable communities via service and outreach to the community. The goal is to develop professional and personal
life skills in the class room, on the job and in the community. Personal and professional growth is a core part of OEC's purpose.
Specific projects – how outreach, n'hood demo projects, community engagement,,,any consequences from gov budget cuts, layoffs? what is the corps network? Any Engagement with other nearby corps?
OEC is a member of the Corps Network. The Corp Network is the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps. The network counts over 150 Corp organizations that provide young adults and veterans the chance to serve the country through projects in rural and urban areas and on public lands. The Corp Network helps provide access to funding and project opportunities to its members to improve the environment and transform lives through service.
Participants receive mentoring, gain work experience, a work stipend and often receive financial assistance for further education. The Corps ideal dates to the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Unlike a large national government program, current corps members are mostly non profits or programs managed by state or local governments in various community public and private partnerships. Many local corps engage with AmeriCorps – an independent agency of the US government with the mission to improve lives, strengthen communities and encourage civic engagement
This entire network of local to national organizations
Contact me Donate to the Primer