Youth Workforce Development

Carpenter Art Garden’s Youth Workforce Development Program provides paid, hands-on learning opportunities that build practical skills, leadership, and pathways to employment.

Through the Teen Makers Club (ages 14–18), youth gain experience in entrepreneurship, product development, and sales through vocational and apprenticeship-based learning.

Through our Teen Hub program, youth are hired in paid hourly roles supporting facilities, garden, and program operations, as well as art apprenticeships that offer real-world work experience while strengthening creativity, responsibility, and community connection.

Makers Club

Registration Open - Programming starts January 21, 2026

Students in in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade who are interested in art and creativity can put these skill to work by learning how to market and sell the pieces they make. Students will also help and earn income from making the unique Grizz Hearts yard signs that are see throughout Memphis.

Teen Job Hub

The Teen Job Hub employs Art Garden youth who are prepared for more responsibility. When we ask applicants why they want to work at the Art Garden they say they want to work with people they love, be in a space where they feel supported, and do work that is fun and that they feel is important for the neighborhood.

Some of the opportunities have been grant-supported work — including the design and production of artwork for Mosaic Garden and Orchard, the Welcome to Binghampton Mural and Tillman Sculpture Park, and Camp Counselor Opportunities.

For upcoming opportunities, please email Tarlisa Evans at tarlisa@carpenterartgarden.org or contact the CAG administrative office at 901.249.3577.