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Launching in January 2019, Foodwise Teens is a paid job training program where teens build skills to sustain healthy lives and a healthy planet. Building on eight years of success in CUESA’s Schoolyard to Market program, Foodwise Teens transforms CUESA’s youth programming and takes it to the next level. Students learn about sustainable food jobs and get hands-on experience in the garden, in the kitchen, and at the farmers market, while getting paid for their work. 

For Students

Foodwise Teens is for high school students, ages 14 to 18. Our current partner schools in San Francisco are The Academy - San Francisco @ McAteer, John O’Connell High School, and Mission High School.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2019 Spring Semester After-School Program. Download the application for your school and apply now!

• The Academy - San Francisco @ McAteer (apply by December 4, 2018)
• John O’Connell High School (apply by December 5, 2018)
• Mission High School (apply by December 4, 2018)

School brochures are available upon request. Contact Leigh at leigh@cuesa.org for more info. 

Internship Dates

Foodwise Teens will be offered in four sessions throughout the year. Check back for details on future application dates.

• Spring Semester After-School Program: January through March (PAID)
• Fall Semester After-School Program: September through November (PAID)
• Spring Break Intensive: March
• Spring/Summer Fellowship: March through August (PAID)

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For Educators

CUESA is currently seeking partner schools to offer Foodwise Teens to more students. Through the Foodwise Teens program, students will:

• Build life and job skills
• Grow, make and sell their own fruits, vegetables, and food products
• Eat good food!

Download the Foodwise Teens Fact Sheet »

Want to Learn More or Bring Foodwise Teens to Your School? Contact Us!

For more information or to schedule a recruitment presentation for your students, please contact CUESA’s Director of Education Leigh Gaymon-Jones at leigh@cuesa.org or 415.291.3276 x106.