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Paid Apprenticeships give youth the opportunity to learn advanced carpentry and environmental science skills while being trained in professionally-oriented life skills.  |
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 A team of 8 Boatbuilding Apprentices repair and restore the Rocking the Boat fleet and builds new boats on commission. |
 A team of 8 Environmental Apprentices fulfills environmental restoration contracts on the Bronx River and lead the Saturday Community Rowing environmental education program. |
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Job Skills Apprentices are chosen from the ranks of the most experienced and dedicated Youth Development Program participants in both disciplines. All 16 Apprentices benefit from the comprehensive career services provided by the Job Skills Social Worker. The Job Skills Social Worker meets individually with Apprentices throughout each semester to set professional and personal goals and strategize on how to meet them; coordinates weekly group Life Skills workshops covering subjects such as resume and cover letter writing, financial management, and professional behavior and presentation; arranges job shadowing opportunities; organizes college tours; and assists with college and financial aid applications. Rocking the Boat pays Apprentices a starting rate of $7.25. An Apprentice is eligible to earn up to a 25-cent raise each semester based upon the outcome of an end-of-semester evaluation. Apprentices join together for numerous trips during the semester, including day-long journeys to career expos in New York City; weekend camping adventures to the WoodenBoat Show; and a five-day summer expedition featuring visits to wooden boat shops, environmental labs, and college campuses. |
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