Through cooperation, sites can effectively use federal law in weeding strategies and mobilize resources for seed programs from a variety of federal agencies. Currently, there are over 170 Weed and Seed sites around the nation. Below are some examples of educational programs that serve significant numbers of Hispanic youth. Valley of the Sun YMCA implements a Future Leaders Project which provides 28 neighborhood youth ages 13-17 with job training and weekend employment opportunities. This is designed to introduce teens to a work environment and work etiquette while in turn raising their aspirations.
Participants receive employment training and employment certification.
Participating students must sign a contract for 30 days and must achieve perfect attendance as well as improvement in grades and skills. Barrio Productions provides training in video production. As part of the program, university students teach youngsters to write and edit scripts and produce commercials and public service announcements. Using donated material, the Build a Computer Program teaches children as young as ten the basic skills in computer construction. They conduct interviews, review records, present reports and generally monitor a child's situation.