One focus of the Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development is making sure young adults have the tools they need for a successful future.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An East Knoxville nonprofit aims to provide a path out of poverty for young people. Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) provides many programs for the community, including reducing gun violence and increasing homeownership.
One program focuses on making sure that young adults have the tools they need for a successful future, and they’re accepting applications.
The Career Readiness program is an eight-week training program for young adults 18 to 24, that also pays them.
“Some of them might not have food and shelter or water and things on a daily basis, so it helps them with their daily living to be able to support their self as well,” Ronnisha Smith, the career readiness program director, said.
Participants learn skills, like how to be financially literate …