Aprovecho brings inquiry based sustainability education into school classrooms to engage kids in exploring creative solutions to real-world problems. Students collaborate with their teachers, Aprovecho staff, private sector professionals, and local and regional governments to research, design, and implement projects within their community.
Here is a taste for the types of projects that Aprovecho has implemented in the past:
Exploring Building Materials Test Engineering
This program served as an introduction and primer to the applied science of green engineering. Students from Cottage Grove High School’s Enigineering Technology Class worked directly with Aprovecho and other industry professionals to implement hands-on projects and testing both in the classroom and in their community. Read More…
Summer Experience in Green Jobs for Youth
This program employed ten youth, ages 17 -21, for two months during the summer. They were paid hourly and worked a four day week at Aprovecho and focused on four seperate projects. They gained valuable skills and experience in a variety of disciplines both inside and outside of the “traditional” trade occupations. This program was nationally recognized by the US Department of Labor as an exemplary program. Read More…
