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ENVIRONMENT--ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH ----------------------------------------------------------------- Young people between the ages of 17-24, who are concerned about the environment and looking for a job this summer, should check out the Youth Environmental Challenge. This special program of the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps offers young people the chance to create their own employment while helping conserve Nova Scotia's environment. The following steps are required to take up the challenge: --- Develop a project that is of community-service nature and provides long lasting environmental benefits. Projects can be undertaken in either French or English, individually or in a crew of four-five members who show initiative and concern for the environment. --- Fill out a project proposal form that outlines the project including budget, financial, and material support. Participants are required to seek out 50 per cent funding support from other government sources, local businesses, service clubs and/or other fund raising activities. A program supervisor, who is in agreement with your project, should be designated from within the community. If the project is accepted the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps will provide the remainder of the project costs, up to 50 per cent to a limit of $3500. Environmental projects could include the development of educational materials, community workshops, public opinion surveys or waste reduction projects such as a community composter. Projects may also be developed involving watershed and waste management or trail development to enhance awareness of the natural environment. The Youth Environmental Challenge offers more than just a job. This program enables young people to create employment that interests them. Valuable experience and understanding of current environmental issues can be gained while developing management, organizational, leadership and goal setting skills. The Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps will provide assistance in the development of project proposals and advice relating to fund raising. The deadline for project proposals is June 1, 1996. Project proposal forms or for more information may be obtained by contacting the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps, P.O. Box 2107, Halifax, B3J 3B7; phone 902-424-4924; or E-mail: hlfxterm.envi.bhathefb@gov.ns.ca -30- Contact: Firdaus Bhathena 902-424-4924 trp Mar. 11, 1996 - 9:15 a.m.