YEC
What does YEC stand for?
Youth Entrepreneurship Cooperative
What is Might Green's first Mission & goals?
Grow, sell, and donate to our communities using sustainable and organic practices
What type of seedling do we sale? (Name at least two)
Calendula
Zinnia
Marigold
Dark Opal Basil
Kale
Lettuce
Jalapeno
Fish Peppers
Cilantro
Swiss Chard
Tomatillo
Roma Tomato
Who is the current YEC Manager?
Stephanie Solis
Who was the YEC program designed for?
High School-aged youth
Who are our partner schools?
Cardozo Educational Campus and Eastern Senior High School
What is Mighty Greens second mission & goal?
2. Promote food justice and learning
What skin Products do the youth make?
Scented Lotion
Who is the current YEC Fellow?
Nancy Reyes
What is the mighty greens business described as?
A business on training wheels
What time does programming usually happen?
3:30- 6:00pm (after school hours)
or
9:30 am - 3:30 pm (in the summer)
What is Might Greens Third goal & mission?
3. Learn and apply business and life skills
What do the youth use the herbs for?
Herb Salt Blends
Rosemary, thyme, Kosher Salt and other herb blended
Who was the past YEC Manager?
Lauren Newman
Why a cooperative?
Allows youth to participate in the way that works for them, their families, and other interest.
What does a typical day in YEC look like?
Watering
Transplanting
Seeding
Product making
Development workshops
Business Meeting
Where can you can find Mighty Greens Each Season?
In the fall at Cardozo and Eastern
In the Summer Cardozo
What do youth in preparation for market days?
Greenhouse maintenance
Cooking
Harvesting
Who was the past YEC Fellow?
(Nico) Nicole Schenkman
Why is YEC called YEC instead of Mighty Greens?
Separating the programs can help the youth develop their own business and create a brand in their own way, and if a mighty green alumni wants to create their own business, they can.
Can you name a YEC youth.
Evelyn
Nataly
Bionca
Roxanna
Vicente
Neuron
Daniel
Freddy
(other names)
Name one Mighty Greens expectation. (Name one)
1. Be your word
2. Respect
3. Pay Out
4. Attire
5. Language
6. Stay Engage
7. Stay Safe
Name another Mighty Greens product.
Flower Bouquet
Vinegar
Teas
What do we call YEC youth?
Mighty Green Youth Staff
When was Mighty Greens establish?
In 2014, it was a seasonal project with youth. The youth decided on the name Mighty Greens.