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T
he youth at this worksite have participated in all types of projecs relating to the care,

maintenance and general beautification of the Racine Zoo.  They've been trained in lawn care, landscaping, janitorial, and other general duties while working at the zoo.  The zoo is an asset and a resource to the Racine community. The zoo continues to make improvements to the zoo grounds to enhance its value to Racine County.

The primary objective of this worksite is to provide general upkeep, landscaping and beautification of the zoo to benefit the communities.  The youth working here are learning important work habits, landscaping skills, and janitorial skills.

  
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This project is located at:

Racine Zoological Society
200 Goold Street 

  
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Youth Interview with JaVonte CraftMinimize

Tell me about yourself. Age? School? Hobbies?
My name is JaVonte. I go to Horlick High School and I like to play basketball and football.
Why did you apply?
Because I needed a job.
What job site were you assigned to?
The Zoo.
Did you choose that site? Why or Why not.
No, because it wasn't a choice, but I didn't think it would be fun.
Do you enjoy it?
It's ok.
Is it difficult? If so, what makes it hard.
No.
What do you like most/least about your job?
The thing that I like most would be the people that I work with. The thing that I like least, I really don't have one.
Do you enjoy your co-workers?
Yes.
Who is your team leader? Do you believe they are doing well?
DeVontae. Yes.
Is it what you expected?
I can say no.
What motivates you to do well at work?
The paycheck every week.
Is it a positive experience?
A very positive experience.
What was your greatest achievement so far on the job?
I can't really think of anything.
Who is your mentor?
My football coach.
What is a goal you plan to reach by the end of the summer?
To have a good experience.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Being successful.
Define Success:
Alot of money.
Did you run into any problems on your job? If so, how did you fix them?
A little problem with a few co-workers but it's not bad.
Most valuable things learned?
To take care of things
Would you do this program again?
I'll think about it.
Do you believe your ethic/performance improved?
No, I have always been this productive.
What type pf trainings would you like to see for next summer?
Less talking because sometimes they carry on too much and just need to get to the point.
Is there anything in the program that can change to make it more successful?
Make a raise.
Did anything in the program impress you?
I think that everything was good.
If you were given the leadership role, do you think you could handle it?
Yes.

  
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