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17 year old Meika Johnson, pictured left, with Patch, the ball python, is literally wrapped up in her apprenticeship at the Free Science Workshop (FSW). Passionate about biology, specifically animal-focused biology, Meika started an apprenticeship with co-mentors Anna Wilson and…

The 2019 Independent Living Survey (ILS5) is an innovative participatory research model that engages formerly homeless Learning Web Youth Outreach Program participants as research assistants (pictured above reviewing data) to determine the nature and scope of youth homelessness in Tompkins…

Though the snacks served at our Board meetings are legendary, it is more than snacks that attract talented local folks to serve on our agency’s Board. We so value our Boards’ impact on The Learning Web that we want to…

Larry Farbman and Youth Outreach of The Learning Web have been connected for 26 years. Larry Farbman came to Youth Outreach with a background in special education and human services, having come to Ithaca in a Teacher Collective, spending more…

Yay! The community service volunteer program completed their summer projects. At the conclusion of each summer, the two groups collectively conceive a service project. Inspired by their fondness for animals, the Monday and Wednesday group decided to donate to the…

The Board of Directors of The Learning Web, with regrets, said good bye to member, Lisa Dundon, last week. Lisa had served on the Board for over a year, contributed greatly, and will be sorely missed. She found that her…

Congratulations 2015 graduates! On Friday, May 29th, Rick Alvord, our Supported Employment, Job Coach attended the BOCES Adult Education graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievement of current and former Learning Web participants. Your achievement is the result of your hard…

We would like to say goodbye to Ilana Polak, who recently left The Learning Web to continue her education and pursue a Master of Social Work. Ilana was our Community & Career Exploration & Apprenticeship Coordinator working with youth in…

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