What do you hope to grow—in your garden and your life? – LCCareerCenter

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!

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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?

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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:

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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)