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Denver Public Schools: A Hopeful Generation of Climate Champions
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State standards are changing and green skills are easy to fit in.
Making this transition requires reskilling our teacher workforce to know more about the demands of our shifting economy.
Greening facilities not only is a crucial part of reducing our carbon footprint, it also provides a great opportunity for students to learn hands-on.
The United States are a decade behind many countries with regards to an energy and manufacturing transition. We can learn from their models
The green skills revolution creates a massive opportunity for opportunity spotting and new business development.
Work-based learning opportunities can support college and career readiness by providing on-the-job training while students are still in high school. Why not make these opportunities green?
Credentials, micro-credentials and badges are all ways that students can show they have skills that align with postsecondary and/or industry needs and can be another way to address the skills gap in the green sector.
P-TECH requires coordination between secondary, postsecondary, and employers which lays the foundation for opportunities to integrate green skills and lead to green jobs.
Many green jobs will not require a four-year college degree. With dual enrollment opportunities students will be able to get a head start without the burden of debt and time.
Alternative and nimble school models allow for a focus on sustainability within, or outside of, a pre-existing school model.
Developing connections between education, businesses, organizations, and other community stakeholders promotes student success and can meet the workforce needs of a region.
Schools are not simply a pipeline to the workforce but an incubator and launch pad for students who often want both successful and purposeful work and to give back to their communities.
Microgrants are small grants that are typically awarded at the local community-level. They can be a valuable first step in supporting student opportunities to explore green jobs and sustainability.
Our friends at Green Schools National Network and Generation180, who have been hard at work on this topic for years. Thank you for your insights, resources and continuous conversations.
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