Growing Young Leaders
We are currently hiring at our Saint James Community Farm in Bronzeville, Chicago!
Are you 18-24 years old and interested in regenerative farming, developing leadership skills, and supporting your community?
Select the button below to submit an application before March 31st.
Our Growing Young Leaders (GYL) Program is training the next generation of food justice leaders in southern Cook County. The program provides summer employment and leadership development for southside and south suburban youth between the ages of 16-24.
In addition to developing regenerative agriculture skills, participants receive training in cooking and nutrition, good money management, job readiness, and leadership practices.
The program supports youth in becoming knowledgeable, hardworking, and well-rounded leaders in their community.
Program Overview
Since 2022, the program has served 14 youth from the southside and south suburbs of Chicago.
100% of participants have identified progress toward their goals in sustainable growing knowledge and professional and personal skills, as well as confidence in their leadership abilities.
One participant shared that "Being here helped me find peace in working and made me excited to do good things for others.”
We are currently hiring 18-24 year olds at our Saint James Community Farm in Bronzeville, Chicago! Select the button below to submit an application before March 31st.
If you live in the south suburbs, keep a look out for the It Takes a Village Community Farm GYL program for 16-18 year olds. The application will open in April!
Participants support farm operations and practice the tenets of regenerative growing. They also enjoy the fruits of their labor and provide thousands of lbs of food to the community each year.
Throughout the program, participants engage in a variety of workshops that address health and wellness, good money management, and other holistic life skills.
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