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Proposing a project for Y2C2
As in the past, we offer you supervised crews of 4-5 students equipped with transportation, basic tools and skills to work on a variety of projects in your community. We will also continue our popular Green Team program, and hire several post-secondary students to work on projects that don't require a full crew. These Y2C2 Green Team Special Projects Workers will work individually or in pairs, and will have greater capacity to work on specialized projects like surveys, research and environmental monitoring. The same project eligibility rules apply.
Info on applying for a Y2C2 job Y2C2 Project Proposal Form (pdf)
Eligibility: Any Yukon individual, municipality or other local government, non-profit organization, First Nation or government department may apply. Private (for-profit) interests are not eligible unless it can be shown the project has significant community benefits and support. Projects must be carried out in the Yukon.
Types of project: Any project that has some kind of conservation or environmental focus, especially those that give student workers career-related learning and skills development. Examples include habitat enhancement, recycling, environmental education, clean-ups, heritage restoration, outdoor recreation, and research. List of past projects.
How are projects selected?
Proposals are reviewed by a committee of people from various government departments. Projects are selected based on:
- the benefit to the Yukon environment and people
- the benefit to the student workers (what will they learn?)
- how well-planned the project seems to be.
What is the ideal Y2C2 project? The ideal Y2C2 project is conservation or environment-related, and offers significant opportunities for the student workers to gain new career-related knowledge and skills. The project has long-lasting benefits, is well-organized, and the goals and objectives are clear. A great project also has sponsors that are enthusiastic and involved with the students.
What we suggest you do:
- Call to discuss your project. This will give you an idea whether your project has a chance of being accepted. We can help you plan your project as well.
- Plan your project. We'll help you. Consider as many aspects of the project as you can. Examples include: location, transportation, special tools, etc. The educational component of the project is very important.
- Mail or fax in a Project Proposal form. This form must be filled out in full to ensure your project is given consideration. Deadline is Friday April 25, 2008. We will let you know by early May about the status of your proposal. Y2C2 Project Proposal Form (pdf)
- Be ready to participate in the project. Your direct contact with the student workers helps them understand the project goals. It ensures the job is done the way you would like. The students feel appreciated, and know they are making a valuable contribution.
- Fill out a post-project evaluation form. It is very important! We monitor the success of the Y2C2 program. Your contribution is a very important part of this process.
For further information contact:
Youth Programs Coordinator
Conservation Officer Services Branch
Department of Environment
Phone:(867) 667-3041
Toll free(in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 3041
Fax: (867) 393-6206
E-mail:Morris.Lamrock@gov.yk.ca