Bee U NYC programs are designed to support students in pursuing careers in the green economy. With this in mind, Bee U NYC created the Green Jobs Pipeline, a workforce development program focused on early-career workforce placements and mentorship, for alumni of our high school and college-aged programs.

The Pipeline connects our alumni to paid, real-world roles in environmental sustainability and the green sector. We match candidates with mission-aligned partners for workforce placements.

Participants receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and career coaching, building the skills and networks during their early career that lead to long-term job opportunities. Interested employers and Bee U NYC alumni can apply to be matched for upcoming cohorts.

Who is Eligible?

  • High School Career Technical Education Program

    Bee U NYC is proud to partner with the Harbor School and Earth Matter NYC to bring urban beekeeping education to the next generation of environmental leaders. Through this collaboration, Harbor School students enrolled in the Earth Matter Career and Technical Education (CTE) program gain hands-on experience in urban beekeeping, a vital skill set for fostering ecological sustainability in urban environments.

    Harbor School alumni who complete the program are eligible to apply for Bee U NYC's Green Jobs Pipeline.

  • Urban Beekeeping Fellowship

    The Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is Bee U NYC's flagship program, designed to empower underrepresented groups in the green economy, including women, LGBTQ+, and Black and Brown youth. This immersive, hands-on program offers Fellows a unique opportunity to gain practical beekeeping skills while exploring contemporary environmental issues and the history of the environmental justice movement.

    Urban Beekeeping Fellowship alumni who complete the program are eligible to apply for Bee U NYC’s Green Jobs Pipeline.

If you are a Bee U NYC alum, and you would like to learn more about the Green Jobs pipeline, contact our Green Jobs Pipeline Manager, Michelle Ng Du - michelle@beeunyc.org

Green Jobs Pipeline Tracks

  • The Education & Community Organizing Track of Bee U NYC’s Green Jobs Pipeline trains alumni to become environmental educators and community leaders. Participants learn how to design and teach hands-on lessons about beekeeping, pollination, and sustainability, while co-leading workshops across schools, parks, and community sites. This track equips young adults with real teaching experience, leadership skills, and pathways into environmental education and green careers.

    Examples of Roles for Education Track Participants:

    • Environmental Educator with Bee U NYC

    • Programs Coordinator with Bee U NYC

    • Outdoor Educator with Manice Education Center

  • The Beekeeping Track provides advanced, hands-on training for alumni who want to deepen their technical skills in hive management, honey production, and pollinator health. Participants work alongside Bee U NYC’s Hives Managers to maintain active colonies across multiple sites, gaining experience in sustainable beekeeping practices, seasonal hive care, and data collection on bee health. The track also prepares participants for careers in urban agriculture, conservation, and small business development through honey and beeswax production.

    Examples of Roles for Beekeeping Track Participants:

    • Hives Manager with Bee U NYC

    • Beekeeping Apprentice with NYC Bee Club

    • Shop Lead with Astor Apiaries

  • The Urban Agriculture Track connects environmental education with sustainable food systems. Participants learn how pollinators support local agriculture while gaining hands-on experience in gardening, composting, and crop care at community farms and green spaces. Through partnerships with organizations such as La Finca del Sur and NYC H2O, participants help maintain pollinator gardens, assist with seasonal planting and harvesting, and explore how urban farming contributes to food justice and climate resilience. This track prepares youth for careers in sustainable agriculture, community gardening, and environmental stewardship.

    Examples of Roles for Urban Agriculture Track Participants:

    • Urban Farm Assistant with La Finca del Sur

    • Pollinator Garden Steward with Bee U NYC

  • The Arts & Culture Track bridges environmental education with creative expression and cultural history. Participants explore how storytelling, photography, and community heritage can advance climate awareness and environmental justice. Through partnerships with organizations like the Alice Austen House and Weeksville Heritage Center, participants engage in hands-on projects that connect art, ecology, and social impact — from creating public exhibits about pollinators and sustainability to leading community events that celebrate cultural identity and environmental stewardship. This track empowers youth to use art as a tool for advocacy, education, and community building.

    Examples of Roles for Arts & Culture Track Participants:

    • Environmental Arts Educator with Alice Austen House

    • Public Programs Assistant with Weeksville Heritage Center

Current Green Job Pipeline Partners

Are you an employer looking to host a Green Jobs Pipeline participant? Contact our Co-Founder & Executive Director, André Ware - andre@beeunyc.org

Green Jobs Pipeline: Employer Partnership Application

  • Alice Austen House

  • Green Stinger Beekeeping

  • Weeksville Heritage Center

  • Beezy Beess

  • Astor Apiaries

  • NYC Bee Club

  • Christodora (Manice Education Center)