Designed for Teens to Flourish

…in work and life!

Fall applications have closed. Spring applications are open until Sunday, January 28 at 11:59p.

The Mill Village Ministries Youth Program engages and employs students, partnering with them for holistic success during their year-long apprenticeship.

How do I plug in?!

Get your hands dirty in the garden at Mill Village Farms, or greasy in the bike shop at Village Wrench. Through a 6-Cycle or Spoons and Sprouts class, learn character strengths and discover a love for healthy food or fixing bikes. Take the deep dive class in the spring, a prerequisite to applying to land your first summer job!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Repair and Riding Skills

Thursdays, 4:30-7:00p
February 8 - March 14

Food System & Gardening Skills

Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30p
February 6 - March 12

Program Cost: $120 - Scholarships Available
Transportation to class (if needed) and dinner provided!

Students must be 14 by June 1. Students are selected based on application interest, locality to the shop, and demographic diversity. All applicants (those selected and not) will be contacted the week before programs begin.

As a program participant and employed apprentice, you gain:

  • Character Strengths: Growth Mindset, Grit, Proactivity, Vulnerability, Team Dynamics

  • Responsibility: Get and keep your first job at Mill Village Farms or Village Wrench

  • Relationship: One-on-One Staff Mentors and new friends!

  • Life Skills: Cooking, Money, Transportation, College Prep, Adulting

  • Soft Skills: Emotional & Social Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Mental Health, Morals & Values, Habits & Goals

  • Spiritual Formation: Village Engage Youth for Justice & Optional Bible Study

  • Entrepreneurship: Village Launch junior business class

  • Field Trips: Exposure to jobs and new hobbies

  • Ally Partners: Get a job with a local business and stay plugged into Mill Village

Youth Program Questions? Email Jasmine@millcommunity.org.