Groundwork USA Bridgeport

The objective of this task agreement with Groundwork-Bridgeport (GWB) is to hold a program involving cooperative efforts in cultural and natural resource conservation for training underserved youth from the Bridgeport area, in the principles and practices of garden rehabilitation. Additional fieldwork will be performed in the areas of trail repair, dry stone wall construction and repair, invasive plant management, and field edge restoration. Classroom instruction and demonstrations of the techniques involved will be given, followed by ample hands-on time for the students to practice what they are learning. The program will promote and stimulate public purposes such as education, job training, development of responsible citizenship, productive community involvement, and furthering the understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources through the involvement of youth and young adults in care and enhancement of public resources. In addition each week classroom time will be spent focused on exploration of career opportunities in the National Park Service, environmental awareness and conservation, fine art, and cultural awareness. RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT 1. Coordinate, plan, organize and implement the NPS � Groundwork Bridgeport (GWB) training program in garden maintenance and rehabilitation and other deferred maintenance tasks. 2. Provide a GWB Youth Work Crew consisting of a Youth Leader and a work crew of 11 students. The Youth Leader will manage the w...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Source Type: funding