Building Resilient Futures: Career Fair

The California Center for Climate Change Education at West Los Angeles College, an initiative of the Los Angeles Community College District, was established by the California State Legislature through the passage of Assembly Bill 1913 which states the purposes of the Center:

A. “Serve as a resource for community colleges on climate change education with the understanding that at its core, climate change is a global issue of equity and social justice;

B. “Build a clear climate change pathway that leads to appropriate certificates, degrees, and employment opportunities;

C. “Enhance partnerships with nonprofit organizations that encourage the development of student internships and work-based learning opportunities;

D. “Explore and expand internships, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities in the equity, environmental justice, and green jobs sectors;

E. “Partner with local and regional entities to support the workforce training needed in the greening of the energy grid and other industries;

F. “Develop and sustain an annual urban climate change and sustainability conference.”

The Center implements the goals as outlined by the Legislature through the development of important internal and external partnerships all committed to the premise of developing the leadership and advocacy necessary to confront climate change.