About Program

Roots of Resistance is an empowering educational program that prepares youth for environmental careers while promoting environmental justice.

ROR professional development training is taught over six weeks and, upon successful completion of training, participants earn a stipend.

Once done with training, participants are connected to jobs and internships within and outside of the green economy.

PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

  • ROR participants receive professional development training twice a week, for seven weeks, prior to job placement assistance.
  • Training focuses on environmental literacy as well as developing essential skills needed to be successful in the workplace.
  • Participants receive a stipend after completing their seven weeks of training.
  • Participants will receive Muni and/or BART transportation assistance throughout professional development training.
  • Participants will receive hands on assistance in securing a job or internship following successful completion of training.

POST JOB PLACEMENT SUPPORT

  • Networking with YMCA network and external jobs.
  • Letters of Recommendations
  • Resume, cover letter, and job application assistance
  • Access to additional training and assistance after completing training
  • Transportation support during training
  • Assistance Obtaining a California ID or Driver's License
  • Assistance Obtaining Professional Clothing
  • Referrals to Food Assistance Programs
  • Referrals to Housing Assistance Programs

 

Our Process

The steps we take to help you reach your goal.

STEP 1: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • ROR participants receive professional development training twice a week, for seven weeks, prior to job placement assistance.
  • Training focuses on environmental literacy as well as developing essential skills needed to be successful in the workplace.
  • Participants receive a $400 stipend after completing their seven weeks of training.
  • Participants will receive Muni and/or BART transportation assistance throughout professional development training.
     

STEP 2: JOB PLACEMENT

  • Participants will receive hands on assistance in securing a job or internship following successful completion of training.
     

STEP 3: POST JOB PLACEMENT SUPPORT

ROR staff will provide participants with connections to jobs within, and outside of, the YMCA network, as well as letters of recommendations and professional references.

Additionally, resume, cover letter, and job application assistance will be available to all participants applying to jobs within and outside of the YMCA network.

 

Join us!

Our fall cohort will begin in September 2021 (dates TBD). Please send an email to jsalerno@ymcasf.org to get more information! For more information on eligibility and requirements please contact Susy Dubon.

APPLY TODAY!

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING ROOTS OF RESISTANCE?

As an ROR participant, you will receive six weeks of professional development training as well as continuous support throughout the program. Upon completing six weeks of training, you will receive a $400 stipend.

WHAT ARE THE ROR AGE REQUIREMENTS?

Ages 14-18

WILL ROR STAFF ASSIST ME WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT?

Once you complete training, ROR staff will help you secure a job or paid internship within or outside of our vast network of partners. We can connect participants to a variety of green industry summer internships in San Francisco.

WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT CAN ROR OFFER ME?

  • Transportation assistance during your six-week training program
  • Assistance Obtaining a California ID or Driver's License
  • Assistance Obtaining Professional Clothing
  • Referrals to Food Assistance Programs
  • Referrals to Housing Assistance Programs

Meet Our Staff

Suzy Dubon

Site Coordinator

sdubon@ymcasf.org

Troy Reinhard

Employment Specialist

Urban Services ymca

treinhard@ymcasf.org

About Troy

Troy started as a member at Shih Yu-Lang Central back in 2006. He found his passion in music there through "Y Projects". Now he works with transitional age youth developing professional skills and assisting them in achieving their goals.

 

 

 

 

We have other workforce development opportunities that focus on an individual's ability to grow their skills and develop the tools they need for success.

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