SXSW EDU 2025
American Climate Corps: Paths to Green Jobs
Description:
The American Climate Corps is a brand-new initiative that will mobilize the next generation of clean energy and climate resilience leaders. This panel will feature leaders working at the intersection of skills, learning, and service and will highlight how national service opportunities provided through the American Climate Corps align with workforce development opportunities to ensure that those serving leave with a clear pathway to succeed.
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Takeaways
- Learn about opportunities to integrate workforce development strategies and national service in the climate sector.
- Identify programs and leaders that blend service with workforce development through credentialing, pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships.
- Investigate what skills and competencies (including civic competence) a prepared workforce will develop through national service.
Speakers
- Yasmeen Shaheen-McConnell, Senior Advisor for the American Climate Corps, AmeriCorps
- John Kelly, Executive Director, Serve Colorado
- American Climate Corps Member, American Climate Corps Member/Leader, American Climate Corps
Organizer
Deirdre Shelly, Program Manager, American Climate Corps Hub
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