NEIWPCC’s YouTube channel has a new video about the Youth and the Environment Program (YEP), which has been providing youths from underserved communities with experiences in the environmental field since 1990. The goal of YEP is to engage young adults with their local environment, while introducing them to career opportunities in the field of wastewater.
This paid program runs each summer in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. YEP allows young adults from Lowell and Lawrence, Massachusetts to spend six weeks gaining career experience from clean water professionals.
Throughout the summer, two program coordinators accompany the students as they perform hands-on work in the field. The coordinators also provide lessons on various environmental and professional topics. Additionally, the students attend field trips to further their environmental education.
In the video, Environmental Analyst James Plummer and the youth give their perspectives about their experiences in the YEP program during the summer of 2023.
NEIWPCC is currently hiring two program coordinators for this summer’s YEP sessions. To learn more and apply for the position, visit our careers page.