ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION in SOUTH CAROLINA a project of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor
TODAY’S YOUTH = TOMORROW’S LEADERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROVIDES IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO BECOME ENGAGED IN REAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR WORLD. ENGAGING IN ENVIRONMENTAL LESSONS AND PROJECTS, STUDENTS CAN SEE THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR CLASSROOM STUDIES TO COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THEY CAN ACQUIRE VALUABLE PROBLEM SOLVING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT WILL SERVE THEM IN A VARIETY OF WAYS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. ACROSS OUR STATE THERE ARE MANY GREAT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. WHAT IS MISSING, HOWEVER, IS A HUB CONNECTING THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS. YES! IS THAT HUB.
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Youth for Environmental Sustainability
YES! (Youth for Environmental Sustainability) – YES! partners with universities, non-profits, corporations and government to introduce students to environmental issues and empower them to lead a cultural transformation in their community through project engagement and advocacy. There are three key programs designed to reach students of diverse ages, interests and backgrounds.
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Youth for Environmental Sustainability Through online support, YES! Kids connects
classrooms to experts in the focus areas of litter
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and waste management, wildlife conservation,
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air and water quality, and energy. Options are
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Clubs are designed for older students interested in obtaining knowledge and leadership skills within the environmental field. Each club will receive instruction on operational procedures, sample by-laws, meeting agendas, officers duties, project ideas, resources, fundraising and advocacy. Annual awards will be given to top projects.
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In partnership with Clemson University, the YES! Summit will be an inspirational and educational event for youth leaders. Participating schools will
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send 4 delegates to represent their school and delegates will return to their school trained and prepared to oversee an environmental project of their choice. Students who complete their projects will receive recognition as official student delegate to the summit and will be eligible for college credits and/or scholarships to participating South Carolina colleges and universities.
YES! Kids: Through creative and interactive classroom programs and projects, YES! Kids provides an introduction to environmental education and builds interest in issues important to our state and world.
YES! Clubs: Student led YES! Clubs build leadership capacity and expand environmental knowledge through handson project engagement in their school or community.
YES! Summit: The YES! Summit is designed to enhance leadership skills and showcase higher education and career opportunities. Delegates of the Summit will be introduced to a variety of partners across the state that will serve as valuable connections upon graduation.
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Introducing environmental education at a young age, students will mature with a sense of personal responsibility towards environmental sustainability. Our mission is to bring notice to environmental topics, inspire students to become actively involved in issues that sustain our world, and educate on the variety of green jobs available in our state. When most people think of green jobs, they often limit themselves to the realm of researchers, scientists, recycling workers, and other nature-based careers. This is simply not the reality. Almost any career can relate directly or indirectly back to environmental sustainability. All manufacturers can work to reduce waste, increase productivity, and limit resource use all while being cost effective. We want to showcase local career opportunities that engage environmental factors into their standards. Anywhere from architectural engineers to lawyers to entrepreneurs have the option to choose sustainable practices. With the next generation being taught to think differently, there will be a natural change in the way our society functions. We will not only create a cleaner, healthier environment, but we will also develop a more cost effective, highly productive way of operating in our day-to-day functions.
Please join us on our “We Will Be the Change� movement.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR HAS
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SECURED A $100,000 MATCHING GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO FUND OPERATIONS OF THE YES! INITIATIVE FOR TWO YEARS. THESE FUNDS MUST BE MATCHED OR WE WILL LOSE THE GRANT. WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND PASSIONATE ABOUT EDUCATING OUR YOUTH ON THE ENVIRONMENT, GREEN JOBS, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY. SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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Logo on every page of the YES! website
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Logo on all 2019/20 YES! materials, including YES! Summit
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Press conference and press release to announce partnership
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Free exhibit space at the YES! Summit
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Option to participate in all award ceremonies
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Logo on all 2019/20 YES! Summit materials
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Free exhibit space at the YES! Summit
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Discount on exhibit space at the YES! Summit
For more information on how to get involved, contact Michelle McCollum at michelle@scnhc.com / (864) 617-7441 Abbey Stevens at abbey@scnhc.com / (864) 965-8711