We are so excited to welcome a new cohort of interns for the upcoming Spring 2021! They are already hard at work learning how to fix flat tires, strip bikes down to the frame, and build bike racks.
Young adults in Littleton and surrounding areas, especially those from low socioeconomic families, lack stability, positive role models and employable skills to find, hold and contribute-in meaningful employment. Youth employment rates in our area are decreasing and youth suicide rates are rising.
We serve young adults (16-24) from low income families in the Littleton area that have not had success in traditional education and employment models by providing job skills training and mentorship that reveals their inherent self worth.

We are so grateful for each of our partnerships with the organizations listed below! Keep reading to learn more about what makes our interns unique.

Angelica Village

Through love, care, and sustained mutual support, Angelica Village nurtures conscious community living spaces where people with special abilities, families seeking refuge from war and violence, individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and fellow community partners receive what they need and share what they can. 

Bayaud Enterprises

Bayaud Enterprises seeks to create hope, opportunity, and choice, with work as the means through which people with disabilities and other hurdles to employment can more fully participate in the mainstream of life. 

SWAP

The School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) is a collaborative initiative between the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and local school districts/Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and is supported by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). SWAP provides case management and direct services to young adults with disabilities who:

  • Are potentially eligible, applicants of or are eligible to receive DVR services (meeting disability documentation requirements and able to benefit from the program);
  • Have mild to moderate needs in employment;
  • Need support in developing vocational awareness, career exploration, and experiencing career and employment opportunities to become competitively employed and to achieve successful outcomes.

Equinox

Equinox Counseling and Wellness Center is a leader in providing clinically sophisticated counseling and treatment for individuals, couples, and families. We are recognized specialists for our work and the help we offer troubled teens and youth and young adults experiencing challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, learning and developmental differences, and emotional and behavioral problems. 

Mohammed

Mohammed’s once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation is…
Hawaii because of the nature, waterfalls, and rivers.
Mohammed’s dream job is…
Something to do with singing, producing, media, or activism.

Lynn

Lynn’s once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation is…
To visit Iceland, Italy, or Korea.
Lynn’s dream job is…
To be a neuroscientist, astronomer, or doctor / pediatrician.

Jahze

Jahze’s once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation is…
He was born in Colorado, so he would like to get out and see the forests of South America!
Jahze’s dream job is…
To be a comedian because he learned very early in life he loves to make jokes. He wants to travel the world to tell those jokes!

Andres

Andres’ once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation is…
Visiting Tokyo or Japan with his friend.
Andres’ dream job is…
Working any job!

Mark

Mark’s once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation is…
 
To travel all over North America!
 
Mark’s dream job is…
 
Right now, he’s not sure what he wants his dream job to be, just anything with enough pay to live comfortably.

Eli

Eli’s once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation is…
 
Hawaii, Singapore, Costa Rica, or Africa.
 
Eli’s dream job is…
 
To work in a bike shop and become a professional mechanic.

Brian

Brian’s once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation is…
A different country with unique cultures like Mexico, Japan, or Italy (as much as he just enjoys his home).
Brian’s dream job is…
To design video games, although it has been very difficult to pin down a career at the moment.

Graham

Graham’s once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation is…
Japan! He feels their culture is interesting and the famous locations would be a dream to visit.
 
Graham’s dream job is…
To be a game consultant to help send good games during these hard times and make some people happy.

Donate to Good Turn Cycles

Want to support these young individuals learn and grow to find meaningful employment? Consider donating to our job skills program!

Here’s the breakdown of where your money goes: 

 

General Fund: The general fund goes into the day-to-day functions of the nonprofit and will trickle down into the individual funds where money is needed. It also goes into hosting events like the mechanics course that support the overall mission of the non-profit.
 
Internship Materials Fund: This goes into paying for intern’s mechanics shirts, notebooks for them to take notes, bike tools, etc.
 
Mentorship Fund: Each intern has a mentor and gets mentoring time. During this time, the mentor gets to learn more about the intern, give them space to talk about work / home life conflicts, and build resumes. This money can go towards paying for gas to take interns mountain biking, taking interns to lunch, or taking them out for a fun event.
 
Paid Internship Fund: This money goes into sponsoring interns and paying their salaries as they work and learn bike mechanics. In the past some internships were unpaid volunteer positions, but as the need for paid experiences increases, we use this money to give them hourly pay.