Tappin Roots SE Texas
Tappin Roots (TR) is an environmental internship program for Black identified high school students in the Greater Beaumont area. Tappin Roots was created by and is comprised of a collaborative group of Black and Indigenous lead organizations.
TR seeks to train and empower the next generation of environmental leaders and community leaders using:
Storytelling
Mentorship
Career exploration
Place-based learning
Healing practices
The TR partners hope to connect young Black Texans closer to nature, and closer to their cultural history. Each Intern is eligible to receive up to $4000 based on their participation in the following:
Orientation
Monthly Symposiums
Mandatory Training Week
Hours worked with their assigned partner organization
After orientation Interns will participate in monthly career and environmental justice symposiums led by professionals of color. Learning opportunities will include Indigenous based Traditional Ecological Knowledge and SE Texas’ Black history. They will implement culturally relevant skills and knowledge they acquire to educate others about the natural world. Interns will participate in summer nature-based education work with one of the community based partners, including a week of mandatory training.
Application for Tappin Roots SE Texas
OPEN: Monday, September 25, 2023.
CLOSED: Monday, October 20, 2023
Got Questions? Contact Preston Zimmerman, Program Manager
