PEC Fellowship Program
2008 Fellowship Participants harvest garlic at Waterpenny Farm in Rappahannock County. During an afternoon of farm tours, they learned aboutconservation easements, farmland preservation and agricultural practices directly from farmers and landowners.
Applications for the 2010 program are now available, and must be received no later than March 12, 2010.
The PEC Fellowship program is much more than an internship! The seven week program is designed to provide college students and recent graduates with comprehensive exposure to PEC's work in the Piedmont region and Virginia.Fellows will experience a hands-on approach to learning about PEC through field-trips, classroom discussions, and individual practicum projects. Wherever possible, classroom lessons are followed with practical applications and field trips. During the 2009 program, morning lectures on land conservation and farmland preservation were followed by field trips to three farms to hear directly from land owners and work side-by-side with farmers.
2010 Schedule
June 21-July 16 - Academic Session:
The first four weeks of the program are focused on academic activities including orientation, classroom instruction from PEC staff, field trips, guest lectures, assigned readings and more.
July 19-August 6 - Individual Practicum Session:
The final three weeks of the program allow the Fellows to develop and use their new skills in a "real world" setting to complete an individual practicum project of personal interest, yet related to PEC's mission. Fellows will complete the practicum with the assistance of a mentor from PEC or a partnering organization.
Curriculum
View sample weekly schedules from last year's program:
Assistance
PEC is pleased to provide accepted 2009 Fellows assistance with local housing, classroom facilities, activities and special project expenses, a small living stipend, and an unforgettable experience!
