New Britain ROOTS Seeking Youth for Summer Youth Employment Program

New Britain ROOTS says that, “As of now, our Summer Youth Employment Program is still happening,” encouraging youth to apply.

“We are anticipating a huge need this summer with limited slots available,” the organization says. “If you are a youth that has been involved in our programs, please reach out to us directly if you plan to apply.”

The Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) in the North Central Region is provided under Capital Workforce Partners. It is a program that is available for youth between the ages of fourteen and twenty-one.

Capital Workforce Partners also says that, to be eligible,

You may also have to meet one of the following income requirements:

• Be eligible for free or reduced lunch; or

• Be receiving food stamps or cash assistance from the state; or

• Have an active DCF case; or

• Be a member of a family with income below a certain amount

SYELP providers in New Britain listed by Capital Workforce Partners include Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain and the Human Resources Agency of New Britain.

Capital Workforce Partners has a web page where the application for the Summer Youth Employment program can be located, saying that, “The preapplication,” for the 2020 summer program, “will be available until May 31, 2020.”

New Britain ROOTS has said that it,

promotes the diversity, education and empowerment of those who farm, produce, prepare, and eat food in our community. We partner with local farmers, advocates for healthy food, and creators of New Britain’s many cultural cuisines, to make make fresh, nutritious food accessible and affordable to all. Roots works with K-12 students, using a social justice and youth development approach. We support youth and adults in entrepreneurial and employment programs focused on sustainable urban agricultural, land stewardship and food systems.

The organization has said that it, “Constructed ten school gardens and two school greenhouses in New Britain,” “Provided After-School programs to over 500 students, K-12th grade since 2015,” “Taught over 800 students in Farm-to-Summer School programs,” and “Partnered with five local farms to increase access to and make fresh, nutrition food affordable in our community,” among other accomplishments.

Capital Workforce Partners says that,

As the state’s regional Workforce Development Board in North Central Connecticut, Capital Workforce Partners helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and closes the gap between skills and business hiring needs.

“Capital Workforce Partners invests in youth development, develops sustainable career paths for adult workers, and assists employers with a variety of programs and services provided through the American Job Center network,” the organization says.