YCA Internship Screening Form
The Youth Community Access (YCA) Grant funded by the California Natural Resource Agency has allowed SERG to implement its first paid internship program.  The goal of this internship is to provide access to natural resources to three-four youth from communities who have been disproportionately affected by previous state and federal drug policies, also known as the War on Drugs. 

Individuals between the ages of 18-26 and who come from low-income, disadvantaged communities, and/or communities of color and who have an interest in natural resources (i.e. green spaces, open spaces, urban gardens, biology, ecology, life sciences, outdoors, wildlife, etc.) are welcome to apply.

This questionnaire is part of a three-step application process. You must also submit an application through the SDSU portal ICMS and a one-page personal statement to the SERG Senior Director, Julie Lambert (jlambert@sdsu.edu) AND Program Coordinator, Sheryl Cramer(smcramer@sdsu.edu). 

The information we ask in this questionnaire is confidential and will only be used to ensure we are meeting the YCA grant requirements. We encourage you to be honest in your responses as they will not be used against you. If you have questions or need clarification during the application process, do not hesitate to reach out to us! Please email the Program Coordinator with any questions.

IMPORTANT: Please use the same email you intend to use for all SERG-related communications.
Email *
Last Name, First Name
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How did you learn about this internship program? *
My age is between 18-26 years old. *
Are you currently enrolled or show interest in enrolling in an accredited 2-4 year institution upon completion of internship program? *
I identify as a member of a minority group (non-core group).

Defined as:

Communities of color are defined as American Indian/Alaskan Native, African  American, Asian-Pacific Islander, and Latinx.  

Vulnerable populations are defined as foster and transition age youth, LGBTQIA+  youth, youth with disabilities, youth involved in the juvenile or criminal justice system, and other youth populations disproportionately affected by past state and federal drug policies. 

Not limited to socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and/or disability. 

For the purposes of this program, youth is defined as a person between the ages of birth and 26 years old.
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I certify that I reside in a household where combined earnings are 80% or less of the area median income (AMI). 

According to recent data, the median household income in San Diego is approximately $65,753. Therefore, an annual income of $52,602 or less.   

NOTICE: By answering "Yes," I confirm I am prepared to provide proof of income to CNRA upon request.
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Do you reside in a disadvantaged community?
Defined as: Under-served communities of color (American Indian/Alaskan Native, African American, Asian-Pacific Islander, and Latinx), and/or vulnerable population (foster and transition age youth, LGBTQIA+ youth, youth with disabilities, youth involved in the juvenile or criminal justice system, and other youth populations disproportionately affected by past state and federal drug policies).

Use this Statewide Parks Program Community FactFinder to determine if your home address falls within a disadvantaged (purple) or severely disadvantaged (yellow) community. 

IF YOU CAN'T SEE THE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY LAYER: Hover over the Map Layers icon (show layer picker) on the bottom right corner of the map and make sure you click the Disadvantaged Community checkbox
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What level of access do you currently have to natural resources (Parks, trails, gardens, bike routes, watersheds, non-polluted bays, beaches, etc.)

Think of within walking distance or a short drive from your home.
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Describe your dream job in one paragraph. No dream is too big! *
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