Green Infrastructure Training (GRIT)

Groundwork Denver's Green Infrastructure Training program, or "GRIT," is a paid opportunity for young adults to develop professional skills related to green jobs.

Over the course of two months, participants will begin to embody community leadership skills, deepen their relationship with the natural world, learn how to succeed in the workplace, practice green job skills, and launch their green careers.

Program Details:

  • Must be 18-29 years old to participate
  • Earn $20/hour
  • Runs April 22–June 14, 2024

Program Includes:

  • Green Career Exposure, Job Placement, and Post-Program Support
  • Energy Conservation Principles and Practices
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Tree & Rain Garden Training and Installation
  • Sustainable Urban Planning
  • Water Quality and Conservation
  • Regenerative Practices & Traditional Ecological Knowledge
  • Community Climate Engagement Strategies
Two young adults smiling in Groundwork Denver's greenhouse. They are working on a tube connected to the hydroponic system.
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