Dec 5, 2014 | Adult Ed, Alternative Education, Our People and Programs, Scrapbook, TTC Rock Stars, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
Sometimes it’s easy for us to view the work we do as just another day at The Tutorial Center. But sometimes others remind us of the impact we regularly have on the people we serve. Former YAP! (Youth Agriculture Project) crew members Elyse Hardy and Renette...
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...
Oct 15, 2014 | MCEG, Scrapbook, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
When you’re enjoying your next stroll through the Manchester Educational & Community and YAP! Gardens you can thank MEMS students Tonya Merrow, Eric Sheldon and Richard Mattison. They’re hard work in spreading new wood chips along the paths was...
Sep 25, 2014 | Staff, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
Two friendly faces often seen at our YAP Farm at Hiland Hall Farmhouse this season were those of Sam Lawson and Sylvia Maderes. Both students are Bennington College juniors and each has their own reasons for taking advantage of this Tutorial Center work experience....
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 16, 2014 | Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
Winding up electric fences, moving staging platforms, picking up horse poop, and removing hinges from old doors – these are some of the tasks our YAP crew did to help prep for Solarfest. Solarfest is a 3-day, non-profit, sustainable energy and music festival...
