Sustainable Vocations

"Basic-Training" for a Sustainable World

Sustainable Vocations program offers young people the opportunity to earn an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification, learn about green building and experience an introduction to the solar and energy efficiency industry.

These three-week courses are a basic training for Sustainable Living and are a solid preparation for "green" employment and business ownership opportunities. This unique program weaves science, economics, ecological ethics, and social dynamics into a practical leadership training program in integrated design and implementation.

Be a part of the fast growing green jobs marketplace and be a leader in creating a sustainable future for you, your family and your community.

Download: APPLICATION Summer 2010

Preparation and Skill Development for Young People (Ages 15-24) In:

• Integrated Sustainable Systems Design using Permaculture
• Rainwater Harvesting
• Grey-water design and installation
• Natural and Green Building
• Composting
• Being a Green Entrepreneur
• Resume creation for the Green Jobs Marketplace
• Leadership Skills for a "Triple Bottom Line" economy
• Pattern Awareness in Nature, Community, and Business

Green Access For All

Sustainable Vocations and Quail Springs Permaculture are committed to making our programs accessible to all people in supporting of diversity, stability and resilience for our communities.

To accomplish equal access, we work with families of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to make this program possible. We do our best to assist families in developing creative strategies to pay for the program tuition which includes:

• Sliding Scale Fee System
• Scholarships
• Fund-raising support
• Payment Plans

Donate here to support our Scholarship Access Fund: