PIE’s Environmental Restoration program offers paid training to support youth and young adult immigrants and refugees on their journey to a variety of career fields.
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Plant identification
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Habitats, ecosystems and watersheds
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Environmental justice
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The how’s and why’s of restoration
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Salmon in the Pacific Northwest
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Urban forests and pollution
Participants also learn technical restoration skills and put their knowledge into practice by completing restoration projects in South King County and South Seattle Parks. Participants meet professionals from a variety of environmental professions, giving them a chance to learn and ask questions about possible careers. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy our parks and green spaces through activities such as: mountain biking, beach and forest exploration, and kayaking.
Throughout, and after completing the program participants are supported in applying for jobs and further training in environmental fields of all kinds! Our program participants have gone on to get jobs with city parks departments, restoration crews, and continue their environmental training in college programs!
For more information on the program, contact:
Emilene at emilene@partnerinemployment.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some expectations for the program?
Applying to be a PIE Crew Member
- PIE’s Restoration Training Crew provides participants with an opportunity to learn skills while being paid a stipend and getting support on their employment journeys.
- Crews typically range from 10 – 15 members with 1-2 Crew Leads.
Partner in Employment is located in SeaTac, Washington near the Angle Lake Link Light Rail Station. The locations of the parks and natural areas where the crew works in include:
- Kubota Garden
- Tukwila Park
- North SeaTac Park
- Hilltop Park
As a PIE crew member, you and your fellow crew members will be working on a variety of restoration projects throughout South King County. Projects focus on manual invasive species removal, mulching, and native plant installation. Ecological Restoration is physically and mentally challenging work.
What are the eligibility requirements to be a PIE Crew Member?
- Aged 16+
- BIPOC, Immigrant or Refugee
Do I need to fill out a waiver?
- Yes, participants under 18 need to have a waiver signed by their parent/guardian prior to participating in the program. Those 18 and above can sign the waiver by themselves.
When do applications open?
- Applications usually open 1 – 2 months before a cohort starts. There are three cohorts a year: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Each cohort start dates vary.
