In 2024, the IMF reported that one-third of green jobs are held by women, while Black and Hispanic/Latinx individuals are underrepresented. Bee University NYC was established to address these disparities through urban beekeeping. The non-profit aims to empower underrepresented communities by providing hands-on educational experiences. Bee U NYC fosters environmental stewardship, enhances community engagement, and supports pollinator health. Its founders, influenced by their own educational journeys, strive to bring visibility and investment to Staten Island, known as the 'forgotten borough', to promote inclusiveness in green careers.
Bee U NYC allows urban communities to engage in the green economy and environmental stewardship through beekeeping, helping to fill existing voids in experiential learning opportunities.
The non-profit organization aims to lessen inequality, empower young people to become environmental advocates, and provide wider-reaching benefits for pollinators through its offerings.
André Ware emphasizes that Staten Island, referred to as the 'forgotten borough,' deserves more visibility, investment, and programming to improve its green job representation.
The founding team of Bee U NYC was influenced by hands-on education experiences that shaped their commitment to community advocacy and environmental stewardship.
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