The most valuable part of Green City Force for me has been the opportunity to develop new skills, build relationships, and gain confidence in my abilities. Through the program, I’ve learned agricultural skills like direct seeding, seeding in trays, and harvesting crops, as well as construction skills in building garden beds. I’ve also grown in public speaking by putting up flyers while spreading information and hosting a farm stand at my Eco-Hub where I distributed produce to the community. These hands-on experiences have strengthened my ability to work in a team, engage with people, and contribute meaningfully to our sustainability efforts. This program has reshaped my goals for the future by showing me where my interests lie. I’ve realized that my true passions are in community-based work, and GCF has reinforced my interest in environmental science while sparking a new love for agriculture. The experience has given me a clearer vision of how I want to contribute to the green sector and has allowed me to develop the skills and connections necessary to advance in this field. Ultimately, GCF has given me a second wind in life and shown me that there is more than one path to success.
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