2011 Guatemala Apprenticeship - 3 Year

Dates: 19 September, 2011 - 19 September, 2014
Applications due: 15 June, 2011
Cost: TBD

The InnerCHANGE team in Xela is starting a carpentry project, “Tallando Vidas” in 2011. Youth we work with on the streets will learn the basics in carpentry in a three year time period as apprentices.

The project also includes intense mentoring which includes teaching life skills, spiritual discipleship, financial coaching, etc. In 2012 we hope to launch a business alongside the workshop where the youth will be able to produce and sell furniture.

Responsibilities


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