GARDENING PROJECTS | NUBIAN DIRECTIONS II
248 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Eligibility
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Hours
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845-452-3975
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845-452-8574
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Main
Application process
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Fees
None/'Not Applicable
Service area
Dutchess County, NY
As part of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in the City of Poughkeepsie, NB II’s summer gardening program helps maintain and beautify flower gardens and planters owned by the City. 8 to 10 Poughkeepsie youths are employed to beautify approximately 21 gardens situated in and around the City of Poughkeepsie. Youth workers are engaged in activities such as planting, weeding, watering, and trellising. In addition to garden maintenance, activities that develop leadership and relationship skills are provided. They earn minimum wage, but do not receive an entry-level work readiness certificate. Separately, NB II partnered with Green Teen and Cornell University for a Spring 2023 Earth Day project. Watch for 2024 info.
Last assured
09/05/2023
Providing organization
NUBIAN DIRECTIONS II
Provides technology training, work readiness skills training and educational support services for youth and adults that would improve workforce skills in an effort to foster sustainable community development.