Northside Safety NET

Region

North Minneapolis

Timeline

October 2021 - present

Audience

North Minneapolis residents ages 14-18

Topics

People

Contact

Sacha Seymour-Anderson Email Sacha

The Environmental Justice Internship with Northside Safety NET (Neighborhoods Empowering Teens) is an internship program for North Minneapolis youth. The program is led by Environmental Initiative and has been developed in partnership with public, private, and nonprofit partners to:

Integrate young people in local efforts to address environmental justice issues.
Foster environmental literacy and practical skills of young people to create a new generation of environmental stewards.
Increase exposure to and interest in careers related to the environment, sustainability, and green enterprises.

The innovative program model (PDF) places interns at the center of a robust learning environment designed to support consistent, long-term relationships with and between youth participants and program partners.

photo of two young men working together in a wood shop

Innovative Programming

Interns explore environmental justice through presentations, job shadowing, hands-on activities, and community-based projects. Program themes include:

Forestry.
Renewable energy.
Water quality.
Construction and engineering.
Agriculture.
Sustainable landscaping.
Conservation.

A Northside Safety NET intern walking in the woods with data about the program overlaid on the image.

Support Northside Safety NET

We invite you to support our internship cohort with your generous financial contributions. Contact Sacha Seymour-Anderson with questions or to learn more.

Micah Beasley

Paris Beasley

Chairish Byas

Evette Eaton

Gregory Wheeler

Cyrus Beasley

Nasier Ellis

Ra’Shad Bowen-King

Luigi Little

Aiyana Morrow

Jasmine Morrow

Avis Wheeler

Helena Wheeler

It’s exciting to learn when I am with the other interns and having fun, I feel more comfortable and get to bring creative ideas to the table.

Paris Beasley, Northside Safety NET intern

2021-2023 Program Photos

Interns pose for a photo with representative Ilhan Omar after spending the day learning about the responsibilities of a representative.

Northside Safety NET interns and Growing North staff pose for a group shot in front of the shed at the community garden they helped create.

Intern Lilly Hood demonstrates proper tree pruning technique.

Jaycie and the interns show off their storm drain stenciling.

The Northside Safety NET cohort look over the water, preparing to embark on the Cedar Creek Science Reserve biome hike.

Sebastian Wells

Senior Partnership Coordinator he/him Email Sebastian Office: 612-334-3388 ext. 8107 Cell: 612-425-4937

Sacha Seymour-Anderson

Associate and Advancement Director she/her Email Sacha Office: 612-334-3388 ext. 8108 Cell: 612-425-4933

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Northside Safety NET brings on new interns

Northside Safety NET has welcomed eight new interns and welcomed back five interns from the original cohort for this year of programming. Learn more about our interns and consider supporting them as they learn about environmental justice in their community.