Empowering Tomorrow’s Communities and Workforce: Community College Initiatives for Climate Action
October 11 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
This SSSC post-conference workshop is an interactive session aimed at mobilizing community college students and leaders in climate action. This session will bring together forward-thinking educators and administrators dedicated to advancing climate justice, fostering green job workforce development, and enhancing institutional preparedness.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping resilient communities and cultivating a workforce equipped for the demands of the green economy. This session offers an opportunity for attendees to envision what is needed at their colleges to be prepared for a future with increased natural disasters, depleting resources, and a warming planet. Participants will plan concrete steps toward fostering a culture of climate action and working towards resilience and sustainability within their college and communities.
Presenters: Michelle Simotas, Career Ladders Project; Carla Grandy and Tammy Wong, College of San Mateon