Course Content
Module 1: Welcome & Orientation
Lesson Title: Welcome to LC Career Center 🎥 Watch the Welcome Video (1–2 minutes) from Leslie Class or Internship Coordinator. Welcome to your first step into a powerful professional development journey! In this short orientation, you’ll get an overview of LC Career Center’s mission, how we support learners, and what you can expect throughout this internship experience. 📝 What You'll Learn: - How this internship aligns with your career goals - How our online learning platform works - What tracks are available to apply for Let’s get started!
0/8
Introduction to food deserts and local food justice
Importance of organic gardening
Soil basics and low-cost soil improvement Facilitator Notes:
Distribute starter kits and journals
Introduce course format and expectations
Demonstrate composting and soil prep Activity:
Hands-on: Soil testing and compost demo Reflection Prompt:
What do you hope to grow—in your garden and your life?
Week 2: Small Spaces, Big Harvests – Planting & Pest Prevention
Topics: Container gardening, vertical gardening, square-foot gardening Companion planting and natural pest control Facilitator Notes: Demonstrate container and trellis setups Share DIY pest control methods Guide participants through first plantings Activity: Hands-on: Plant in containers or seed trays Reflection Prompt: What space(s) do you have to grow something new?
0/7
Container gardening, vertical gardening, square-foot gardening
Companion planting and natural pest control Facilitator Notes:
Demonstrate container and trellis setups
Share DIY pest control methods
Guide participants through first plantings Activity:
Hands-on: Plant in containers or seed trays Reflection Prompt:
What space(s) do you have to grow something new?
Module 3: Application Form
Lesson Title: Internship Application Form Content:
0/6
Growth tracking, pruning, watering techniques
Identifying and responding to pest problems Facilitator Notes:
Help troubleshoot common issues
Journal use for growth observation Activity:
Hands-on: Prune plants, water schedule setup Reflection Prompt:
What’s growing well? What’s been challenging?
Module 4: Upload Supporting Documents
📎 Please upload the following files: 1. Your current resume (PDF or DOC) 2. (Optional) A 1-minute video introducing yourself and why you're applying 3. Your signed Agreement Form (Download it below and re-upload) 💡 Tip: Keep file names clear. Example: “Firstname_Lastname_Resume.pdf” 📥 [Download Internship Agreement Form] 📤 Upload all files below.
0/6
Signs of ripeness and harvesting techniques
Simple produce preservation (freezing, pickling, drying):
Demonstrate harvest timing for common crops
Introduce preservation options and tools Activity:
Hands-on: Demo basic preservation like drying herbs Reflection Prompt:
What’s one thing you’ve learned from your garden so far?
Module 5: Submission Confirmation & Next Steps
Topics: Connecting with food banks, CSAs, and farmers markets Pricing produce and food safety basics Facilitator Notes: Encourage participants to brainstorm monetization options Share contact list of local food buyers or donation outlets Activity: Hands-on: Draft a simple sales or donation plan Reflection Prompt: How would it feel to feed others from your garden?
0/6
Lesson Title: You’re Done – What’s Next?
Connecting with food banks, CSAs, and farmers markets
Encourage participants to brainstorm monetization options
Share contact list of local food buyers or donation outlets Activity:
Hands-on: Draft a simple sales or donation plan Reflection Prompt:
How would it feel to feed others from your garden?
Week 6: Grow Smarter – Advanced Growing Techniques Topics:
Succession planting, crop rotation, season extension Composting and soil health improvement Facilitator Notes: Show how to plan second plantings and soil regeneration Support deeper learning for continued success Activity: Hands-on: Map a second planting schedule Reflection Prompt: What could your garden look like 6 months from now?
0/6
Succession planting, crop rotation, season extension
Composting and soil health improvement Facilitator Notes:
Show how to plan second plantings and soil regeneration
Support deeper learning for continued success Activity:
Hands-on: Map a second planting schedule Reflection Prompt:
What could your garden look like 6 months from now?
Week 7: From Seed to Community – Involvement & Advocacy Topics:
Community outreach, seed swaps, garden clubs Hosting neighborhood garden events Facilitator Notes: Guide participants to create flyers or posts for local engagement Encourage sharing surplus or knowledge with neighbors Activity: Hands-on: Plan or promote a community garden event Reflection Prompt: What role can your garden play in your community?
0/6
Community outreach, seed swaps, garden clubs
Hosting neighborhood garden events Facilitator Notes:
Guide participants to create flyers or posts for local engagement
Encourage sharing surplus or knowledge with neighbors Activity:
Hands-on: Plan or promote a community garden event Reflection Prompt:
What role can your garden play in your community?
Week 8: Live Celebration & Future Steps:
Topics: Showcase gardens and share stories Set long-term gardening goals and action plans Facilitator Notes: Host virtual or in-person share-out session Celebrate accomplishments and distribute certificates Activity: Hands-on: Create a seasonal plan for next planting Reflection Prompt: What did this garden grow in you?
Grow Where You Are – ATL ROOTS application portal (Copy 1)

✅ Congratulations! You’ve submitted your internship application.

Our team will review your materials and contact you at the email address you provided. Please allow up to 7–10 business days for processing.

💬 If you have any questions, contact:
📧 admin@lccareercenter.com

Next Steps:
– Watch for a confirmation email
– If accepted, you’ll be invited to your assigned internship track
– If not accepted, we’ll share other programs and resources to support your journey

🎓 Want to continue your learning now? Explore more LC Career Center programs!

👏 Thank you for applying and taking your first step with LC Career Center!

Previous
Next