In the article linked below Michael, a Washington State Penitentiary inmate, reflects on his experience as a newly trained Roots of Success Instructor: http://sustainabilityinprisons.org/blog/2013/05/01/root-view-my-experience-as-a-new-roots-of-success-instructor/ Roots of Success ”lights a path toward hope” Michael explains “it paints a picture of a conflict that, for once, is not only winnable, but will have no losers at all.” 21 inmates and … Continue reading »
Earlier this year The Osborne Association celebrated the 30th Roots of Success graduation at their Green Career Center! The Bronx, NY based Green Career Center prepares individuals with current or previous involvement in the criminal justice system to enter and advance in the green economy by providing them with comprehensive environmental literacy and career development training. … Continue reading »
“Roots of Success is the missing ingredient in the green collar jobs landscape: an accessible curriculum that helps people break the cycle of poverty by providing needed job and academic skills while empowering them to improve environmental and public health conditions in their communities. We are standing on the verge of a new economy and … Continue reading »
“Roots of Success is the foundation of Osborne’s Green Jobs Training Program, enabling our staff to effectively prepare men and women who have been in conflict with the law for productive lives and economic self-sufficiency. In 2011, 64% of students who completed Roots of Success were placed in employment, a phenomenal result in an economy … Continue reading »
Thomas and Wendy enrolled in the Employment Training Center and Roots of Success course at Asian Neighborhood Design (AND) — a 39-year-old community based organization located in San Francisco that is dedicated to reducing poverty and revitalizing neighborhoods in the Bay Area by building healthy communities and providing opportunities for low-income residents to become economically … Continue reading »
A recent graduate of Young Community Developers’ Southeast Solar Training Program – where she completed the Roots of Success course – had high praise for the curriculum. Here is what she had to say: “The Roots of Success class changed my life, my future, and my career. I can only foresee a prosperous future where I … Continue reading »
