Dec 4, 2014 | Adult Ed, Alternative Education, Bridge to College, Featured, Field Studies, High School Completion, People & Programs, Scrapbook, Summer Work and Learn, TTC at SHC, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
We teach all of our students that success is rarely reached by a sprint, it’s more of a cross-country run. That’s why we introduce them to three supportive running companions: Pace, Perseverance, and Patience. By training with this important trio...
Aug 25, 2014 | Summer Work and Learn, Uncategorized, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
The Youth Agriculture Project (YAP) at Smokey House came to successful close at the end of August. Many thanks to coordinator Kevin Keeker, assistant Wyll Everett, and the crew members for their great work in the garden, in the kitchen, at the farmers market in...
Jul 2, 2014 | People & Programs, Programs, Summer Work and Learn, TTC at SHC, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
Hot, hazy, and humid… that didn’t slow down our Danby crew in its second week. With only two days of work this week because of the 4th of July, the YAP crew weeded (everything!), transplanted (flowers by the Smokey House Center sign) and harvested...
Jun 27, 2014 | Programs, Summer Work and Learn, TTC at SHC, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
The 2014 Summer Work&Learn program is up and running at TTC at Smokey House. During our first days the crew attacked the weeds in the garden, transplanted seedlings, pulled wild (aka “poison”) parsnip, and learned about mulch and compost. ...
May 15, 2013 | Programs, Summer Work and Learn, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
The Tutorial Center has recently received a $75,000 grant from the Vermont Dept. of Labor to support our YAP! 2013 Summer Work & Learn program. Summer Work & Learn is an active, hands-on, 8-week summer experience in which youth ages 16-21 build work skills,...
Apr 7, 2013 | News, Our People and Programs, Summer Work and Learn, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
I had the opportunity to share The Tutorial Center’s YAP model and experience nationally by giving workshop on YAP for 25 adult education specialists at the COABE national conference on adult basic education, held in New Orleans. As more people hear about our...
