BEETs

BEETs
About the Program

The Band of Environmentally Educated and Employable Teens is a paid fellowship and hands-on learning experience in which youth gain job skills through learning about environmental justice and gardening with a small group of peers.

BEETs 2025-2026 Applications Are LIVE!
Ready to grow your leadership skills and make an impact in your community? Apply here and check out our FAQ for all the details.
Deadline: October 3rd at 11:59 PM — don’t miss it!

Serving youth of color and low income youth ages 14-24, the BEETs Program meets in the Western Addition and holds sessions both indoors in our classroom, and outdoors in our learning gardens. Youth are compensated with a pay increase available if they choose to return as a Leadership Crew member the following year.

If you have any questions, please email kailyne@communitygrows.org

BEETs 2025-2026 Applications Are LIVE!
Ready to grow your leadership skills and make an impact in your community? Apply here and check out our FAQ for all the details.
Deadline: October 3rd at 11:59 PM — don’t miss it!

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“Beets is way too much good fun; A reliable and job preparation program is a ticket that every high-schooler should take when presented, take it from me.”  🎓

-Sincere, BEETs Intern, 2023-2024 school year

“BEETs has provided me a safe space and community – I learned about food injustice while making fond memories with people I deeply care about.” 🌱

-Hillary, BEETs Intern, 2023-2024 school year

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