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Job Training Program

Eden Streets establishes farms in areas with high rates of homelessness to effectively develop the workforce. Our urban farm provides a place with purpose for a peer group of the most vulnerable who are seeking a new start in life. Our 13-week job training program empowers our farm trainees with life and job skills to help them reintegrate into their community.

Job Training Program

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Our job training program, Grow Ogden, transitionally employs those who want a new start in an urban farm setting for 13-weeks to facilitate their reintroduction to the workforce. The aim to to help each farm trainee secure full-time employment by the program's end.

 

The Farm Manager determines what to plant and guides trainees in organic farming practices as they work together with the Job Training Supervisor. The Job Training Supervisor hires trainees, teaches them life and job skills, and facilitates relationship building within their cohort. The Trainee Advocate works individually with each trainee to overcome barriers to full-time employment and stable housing. 

SIGN UP NOW! We are currently seeking Trainees for our next job training program!

  • Are you experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity?

  • Do you want to re-enter the workforce with social and professional confidence?

  • Would you like a letter of recommendation to accompany your application for your next job?

We invite you to apply for our Spring 2025 Session!

$12 per hour

 12 hrs per week

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Program Dates:

April 1st  -  June 30th

2025

Hiring Criteria

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We will be looking for these criteria as we assess your application:

  • Facing or experiencing homelessness

  • English capabilities: basic speaking, reading, and writing

  • Interest in farming and gardening

  • Committed to showing up to work every day on time  (Tue- Fri  3:30 - 6:30 pm)

  • Capable of outdoor farm work - strong enough to lift up to 40 pounds

  • Commitment and ability to work safely

  • Strong work ethic

  • Able to work with others on the team

  • Drug-free & committed to stay that way

  • 18 years and older

Job Facts
4 Days a week (Tuesday - Friday)
3 Hours a day (3:30 - 6:30 pm)
$12 per hour
13 weeks (April 1st - June 30th)

Please submit your completed application to:

Email:         karl@edenstreets.org  Subject:  "2025 Trainee Application" 

Post:           Eden Streets       4116 Madison Ave Apt A, Ogden, UT 84403

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Work Force Development


Eden Streets offers a range of hands-on skill-development farm tasks while using interactive discussion to teach life-skills. The farm experience cultivates the farm trainee's sense of self-worth and value to a company. Learning new skills is a key focus. The Trainee Advocate, a licensed social worker, complements the job supervisor's group-approach to ensure a client-centered approach is followed.  

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