On June 1st, SFCC began our Pre-Apprentice Readiness Training for our 16th Cohort! This program prepares participants for the building trades and construction fields. Funded by Prop 39, this 4-week intensive course welcomes both women and men, and covers topics such as MC3 Curriculum, blueprint/design math, PPE and safety training, tools and materials usage, interview skills (resume/cover letter review), and includes field trips and guest speakers. Pre-Apprentice participants gain hands-on experience while getting industry-recognized certifications that accelerates their job placement upon completion.
2018 Meet and Greet
On Friday, May 25th, SFCC Corpsmembers and staff hosted our annual Meet and Greet! We engaged in informative and inspiring conversations around our community collaborations and dedication to helping young people realize their full potential and impact through civic engagement. We presented on our approach to recruitment and outreach, career development, on our partnership with John Muir Charter School and several of our recycling (Beverage, E-Waste, Tires & Oil) and field projects we've had the pleasure to work on during the 2017-2018 year!
Thank you to all who attended to learn about the impact that SFCC has been having on the community and in the lives of young adults!
SFCC Meet the Candidate: Mark Leno
On Wednesday May 9th, SFCC Corpsmembers and Staff welcomed San Francisco Mayoral Candidate, Mark Leno, to get informed and engage in a powerful discussion on some of San Francisco's most pressing issues: Fighting Homelessness, Affordable Housing, Environmental Justice and Reforming our Criminal Justice System. For more information on Mark Leno's platform and stance on issues, click here. Thank you, Mark Leno, for visiting and having the conversation with the youth of San Francisco!
SFCC Earth Day Events
On Saturday, April 21st, SFCC Corpsmembers and Staff attended the Sunnydale Community Clean-Up and the Daly City E-waste and Tire Amnesty Collection Event.
Sunnydale Community Clean-Up
This was SFCC's second year participating in the Sunnydale Community Clean-Up, and we were excited to be part of this effort again! Corpsmembers picked up trash and helped to beautify the neighborhood, even getting support and encouragement from the residents.
Daly City E-Waste and Tire Collection Event
SFCC Corpsmembers collected E-waste and Tires at Daly City, where community members dropped off items to be recycled. We filled more than 50 gaylords of electronic waste! As part of the Earth Day celebrations globally, we were proud to be part of reducing waste in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Green Careers Conference
On Thursday, April 12, SFCC Corpsmembers and staff attended our second annual Green Careers Conference at the David Brower Center in Berkeley hosted by Strategic Energy Innovations and Energize Schools. At this informative and inspiring event, we learned about environmental and energy jobs and training opportunities- including workshops from the Center for Ecoliteracy, PG&E, Rising Sun Energy Center, GRID Alternatives, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and many others. The keynote, Kelsey Skaggs, spoke about "climate law", and how she's representing people at the front lines through the nonprofit she started- Climate Defense Project.
SFCC tabled and networked with other schools and organizations throughout the Bay Area, and one of our Corpsmembers, TyJay, even presented on SFCC's Recycling Operations Center!
Intersession Workshops: Real Talk, Emergency Preparedness, and Healthy Eating
During the John Muir Charter School trimester break, SFCC hosts a 2-week intersession workshop so our Corpsmembers can continue learning and gain new skills. This month, our topics included Real Talk group discussions, Emergency Preparedness, and Food Security/Healthy Eating. Our cooking class was a big hit, and Corpsmembers made healthy meals such as overnight oats, omelettes, and roasted vegetable salad. They also learned about eating well on a budget and the importance of nutrition. Thank you to our partners, who facilitated these workshops and engaged our Corpsmembers in activities that inspired them!
Our partners: Kitava Kitchen and Community Youth Center.
E-waste and Tire Collection Event
On Saturday, March 24th, SFCC Corpsmembers and staff traveled to Pescadero for the day to host an E-waste and used tire collection event. In partnership with Tri-Valley we recycled more than 3,000 pounds of E-waste and received over 750 tires! Our dedicated team is committed to reducing waste in our communities and we are excited about hosting more events like this in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit our website for recycling information and upcoming events near you: https://www.sfcc.org/recycling-information/
Learning Outcomes Day
Last Thursday, March 15th, SFCC and John Muir Charter School hosted our Learning Outcomes day! This was an opportunity for our Corpsmembers to present on topics that interest them, practice public speaking, and learn more about each other. We invited our community supporters and partners to be part of the "judging team", and they got to hear from our Corpsmembers who spent two weeks preparing. The presentation topics included career readiness preparation for culinary arts, the college application process, SFCC's Recycling Operations Center, the dangers of smoking, and even a demonstration on how to fly a drone! We are proud of the Corpsmembers' hard work and dedication to learning- thank you to everyone who made this event a success!!
Corpsmembers Visit State Capitol for Government Education Day
On Wednesday, March 7th, SFCC Corpsmembers and staff attended the Government Education Day hosted by the California Conservation Corps and Local Conservation Corps in Sacramento, CA. We arrived early to prepare for meetings with our local representatives and speak about the important work we do in our community.
Corpsmembers met with Assemblymembers Kevin Mullin, David Chiu, and Philip Ting, to tell their stories of how being in the Corps has impacted their lives. Additionally, we attended the CalRecycle meeting and the Natural Resources Agency round table with other Corps. SFCC was also excited to meet and mingle with other Conservation Corps from across the state, and our Corpsmembers learned how large the Corps network really is! We had a great time and are looking forward to next year!
Corpsmembers (from left) Aung, Kira, Brittany, Josh, Henrietta, and Tyjay
Corpsmembers and staff with Assemblymember David Chiu
Corpsmembers discuss the impact of SFCC with Assemblymember Kevin Mullin's staff
We had a great time at Government Education Day!
City College of San Francisco Campus Tour
This year, SFCC was able to host two events for our City College of San Francisco Week. City College Outreach Coordinator, Dion Libutti visited SFCC on Tuesday, February 20th to present to the Corpsmembers and academy students and speak about SF City College, the application process, new and upcoming programs, and completing the financial aid application. Dion mentioned in particular a new program which falls under the Forestry and Natural Resources Career Pathway which is the environmental horticulture program that Corpsmembers may be interested in. See link for additional information
Additionally, on Friday February 23, 2018, Tom Holcomb Jr, SFCC Director of Community and Career Development, took 14 Corpsmembers on a SF City College Campus tour that was facilitated by Dion Libutti. During the tour, Corpsmembers were exposed to the various program offerings at SF City College, saw many cultural arts sculptures, and were able to interact with the media center representative where we learned about the collaborative project that SF City College was undergoing with the new technology and engaging approaches to learning called the collaboratory. Due to scheduling conflicts, we were not able to tour the inside of the horticulture greenhouse, but we were able to take a stroll on the outside where you could see the green space and the green roofs. Thank you City College for having us!
