Organization Description About: Rancho Cielo is a comprehensive learning and social services center for underserved youth in Monterey County. Established in 2000, we are a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Residing on 100 acres and encompassing two lakes, stables and a cultivated garden, Rancho Cielo is also a restored piece of Salinas Valley natural history.
Combining the rich resources of the natural landscape with the creative partnerships forged between local community, educational and law enforcement agencies, we aim to enrich the lives of young people who walk through our gates.
Mission: To partner with our community to provide a safe campus to deliver programs and services that inspire at risk youth to learn new skills, gain self-esteem and confidence.
Vision:To transform the lives of at-risk youth and empower them to become accountable, competent, productive and responsible citizens.
Bringing together public agencies, community based organizations and concerned citizens we aim to design and implement a comprehensive set of services and programs in support of our Vision. These services and programs will provide the support and alternative activities needed to stem the rising rate of juvenile crime in Monterey County and the surrounding area.
Program Information Rancho Cielo CHHS Learning Opportunities:
There are multiple programs interns can engage and learn key skills:
- Transitional Housing Program
- Drummond Culinary Academy
- Constructions Academy
- Outreach and Recruitment
- Silver Star Youth Program
- Ted Taylor Vocational Center
Silver Star Program with the Monterey County:
- Currently has one spot open.
- Monterey County background check required along with fingerprints
- Internship under Renan, intern would be exposed to resources being provided to the students along with programs.
- Senior Cohort Support, Concurrent Enrollment Support, College/Career Pathway Support, Literacy Support, Math Support, Special Enrichment- The Arts / Physical Education / Emotional Health
Rancho Cielo Housing in-person only internship.
- This position will be available in person only.
- Intern would be under housing manager Stacie Simmons
- Best candidate looking to learn over all programs and resources provided to the students.
- Rancho Cielo background needed conducted by me
Rancho Cielo under case manager
- This internship can a be a combination of in-person and virtually
- Best candidate looking to learn programs and resources provided to the students.
- Rancho Cielo Background needed
Students will be exposed to:
- Work directly with the youth
- Case Management
- Pre-employment workshop
- Life skills workshop
- Leadership development activities
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- Knowledge of Health and Human Services
- Behavioral health and healthcare
- Community Resources
- Learning Disabilities
- Literacy Management
- Second Language Learners
- At-Risk Youth
- Youth Experiencing homelessness
NEW at Rancho Cielo:
The Ted Taylor Ag Vocational Center opened in August 2019. The Center will offer training for highly-skilled, living wage jobs serving Monterey County's largest industry—agriculture.When fully up and running, 160 resilient young people (up from 125 in previous years) will receive diploma education and vocational training at Rancho Cielo. The four wings of the structure will include:
- Ag mechanics and repair (opened August 2019)
- Sustainable Construction/Tiny Home Construction (opened August 2018)
- Tractor and Automotive Repair (future wing)
- Ag Futures/Robotics/Production (future wing)
Desired Intern Characteristics:
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
- Resourceful
- Professional Attitude
- Good Communication Skills
- Welling to Help Others
- Patient
- Open to New Ideas
Help us make a difference in our youths’ life!