Teen Apprenticeships at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
BBG are now recruiting students in grades 9–11 for the 2025 Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. GAP is a great way for teens to get paid to learn about urban agriculture, science, and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens in the world!
More information is available online at bbg.org/gap and at our Info Session on Saturday, October 26, at 3 p.m.
Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected] or by click the following link: RSVP for Info
BBG Garden Apprentices:
- Earn a monetary award at the end of the apprenticeship (Tier 1: $600, Tier 2: $700, Tier 3: $800).
- Work their way up the program to become paid staff as a Tier 4.
- Learn about botany and environmentalism through hands-on lessons.
- Grow and harvest fruits, vegetables, and herbs in the Children’s Garden.
- Facilitate lessons to teach children about plants.
- Explore Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s amazing plant collections.
- Develop job skills, including teamwork, communication, and leadership.
Apprentices make a nine-month commitment to GAP, from March to November, which includes spring training, summer programming, and a weekly commitment after school or on weekends throughout the academic year.
Visit bbg.org/gap for applications, photos, a detailed program calendar, and frequently asked questions. Applications are due December 8, 2024. They look forward to seeing you at the Info Session on October 26!
Please forward this email to others who may be interested.
For more information, contact:
Tania Bagan and Zahra Booth
Garden Apprentice Program Team
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
bbg.org/gap
Best regards,
Rosalind De Innocentiis
Communication Director & Family Leadership Coordinator | NYC Public Schools