Tree Trust needs host employers for youth

Are you interested in hosting a work experience for a Tree Trust participant? Tree Trust's Youth Development Services Program and our Summer Youth Employment Program provide services to young people ages 14-21 who are low-income or have varied needs. Program participants may be placed in internships in the community as part of a real world work experience.

Tree Trust partners with as many private businesses, nonprofits, schools, and governmental agencies as we can to provide a variety of employment experiences for our youth participants. We match up participants with employers based on the type of work the employer provides and the abilities and interests of the participant.

Some of the work that our participants have done includes childcare, adult care assistance, administrative, retail, janitorial, customer service, and others. Youth work up to 20 hours per week, depending on abilities. Participants earn minimum wage ($7.25/hour) to start, which is paid by Tree Trust, and may have opportunities for merit increases.

Tree Trust provides an orientation to each partner organization and trains host site supervisors. Participants complete an orientation to the program prior to being placed in a position. Host sites are given the opportunity to interview youth prior to accepting them in order to provide a real-world work experience and ensure a good fit. Youth and employers are supported throughout their placement by Tree Trust staff, and employers are expected to provide a supportive work environment for youth. 

If you are interested in hosting a work experience for a local youth, please contact Paula Van Avery at paulav@treetrust.org or 952-767-3883. Invest in our youth and our Twin Cities community by hosting a Tree Trust youth this year!