The Corps' Summer of Service Program is following the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This public work relief program employed men in manual labor jobs related to conservation in the 1930s and 1940s.
See more similarities between MHYC and the CCC at The Corps Conversation blog here. |
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Hats off to the 24 Corpsmembers who recently graduated from the Water and Energy Conservation Programs after five months of service. Senior Corpsmember Jovonna Rodriguez: "At MHYC, I built confidence and skills. I am leaving as a leader who possesses the ability to do and be anything. I know that as long as I have this determination, I will go far."
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MHYC is currently hiring for two different categories of Corpsmember positions:
Fall Land Conservation Who: 18- to 24-year-olds with a HS Diploma or GED, who are interested in performing sawyer work, obtaining a S212 certification and working outside.
What: Sawyer Camping or Sawyer Day crew positions available
When: August 23 - November 11
YouthBuild Program
Who: 18- to 24-year-olds who NEED a GED and are interested in gaining construction experience and leadership skills.
What: Positions include 50% classroom time and 50% job site time
When: September 13 - May 27
APPLY HERE TODAY.
QUESTIONS?
youthjobs@mhyc.net
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The Gilpin County News recently visited an MHYC crew in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Corpsmembers are camping in the park throughout the summer as they complete a 5.5 mile section of trail. The project is funded by a unique partnership between MHYC, Colorado State Parks and the Clinton Family Fund. Read the news story here.
Comcast Newsmakers also featured the Corps last month. Executive Director Kelly Causey discussed youth jobs, MHYC's various partnerships and how individuals can get involved. Watch the clip here. |
| Upcoming Events |
7/29/10 Graduation Ceremony- YouthBuild Program
8/9/10 Early deadline for YouthBuild Program applications
8/13/10 MHYC Summer BBQ
**For more info on events listed above, visit our online events calendar.
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Ready to Fly
Have you ever been sky diving? I haven't, not yet anyway. I hear the hardest part is when the door opens and the jump master yells "You ready?" At this point, any normal human would ask "Why am I jumping out of a perfectly good airplane?" But then they hold their breath, take a chance... and leap.
Hi, I'm Ed Flores. After serving as a Corpsmember in MHYC's Water Conservation Program for the past 10 months, I was recently promoted to a Water Conservation Crew Leader. Here, I will support Corpsmembers as they install High Efficiency Toilets (HETs) for low-income families. While I'm nervous to be full-time staff, I also feel a rush of adrenaline pulsing through my body. I know my fellow staff will support me, just like a parachute: Projects Coordinator Patrick Lundberg- my chute release; Program Coordinator Kelly Austin- my back-up chute; the other Crew Leaders and the skills I've mastered- my safety ropes. As this next adventure starts, I can't wait to step to the ledge and leap- ready to enjoy the ride.
*** MHYC intentionally created a Corpsmember "leadership ladder" to develop future staff members and the community's next leaders. Through this effort, young adults in the Corps can grow their skills within the agency and make significant impacts on MHYC's programs. "As the newest addition to staff, Ed has grown tremendously," said Director of Programs Brigid McRaith. "He'll be a wonderful asset for our next cycle of Corpsmembers."
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Serving Sisters
For the Sinnott sisters, service to others is inherent. "Our parents and grandparents were amazing examples (of service)," said MHYC Programs VISTA Erin Sinnott. "They were always very generous with their time and energy." Here, she and younger sibling Jillian, a Summer of Service Program Corpsmember, reflect on their time at the Corps, their relationship and how they plan to make a lifetime of giving back.
What is it like working together at MHYC?
Jilly and I don't work together on a daily basis, but it's been great to have a Corpsmember perspective on some of the educational components I'm developing for the agency.
What have you learned from each other at work?
I admire Erin's high energy and positive attitude. She's taught me the importance of bringing passion to everything you do.
I really admire Jillian's ability to motivate people. She brings a lot of enthusiasm to the Corps and reminds me that hard work and laughter can go together.
What do you hope others see in you and Erin?
We hope people see our work and realize that there are many different ways to give back to a community.
What's next for you?
Jillian: I will begin my sophomore year at Saint Lawrence University, pursuing a multi-lingual major in Spanish, French and Arabic.
Erin: My time with MHYC ends the first week in November and I hope to continue working with youth, education and service learning. |
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A heartfelt thank you to the following individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations who contributed to MHYC during the second quarter of 2010. Their generosity helped provide green jobs to over 175 youth this summer. Thanks for investing in the Corps!
Michael Allen
Barbara Bankovich
Larry Carlile
Kathleen Conner
Ron Courson and Jane Mattingly
The City and County of Denver
The Denver Foundation- The D. Travis Kubiak Memorial Fund
Eric Douglas
Deborah Ehler
Governor's Commission on Community Service
Freddie and Carol Graham
Dana Harris
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
Adrienne Isaacs
The Keybank Foundation
Nancy and James Larson
Richard and Janice Livingston
Alexander and Melissa Menter
Becky Morfitt
Ginger Okada
Robert and Carol Phelps
Fred and Rosemary Pittroff
Kim Roberts
Dr. Fredrick and Dee Schumann
Char and Larry Stasko
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Shanda Vangas
Robert and Janice Vargas
Chris Wagner
The Wells Fargo Foundation
Ellen Winiarczyk
Dorothy Wiseman
Vanessa Yohe
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