THE FUTURE OF WORK IS GREEN
New data reveals that in the next 30 years, the transition to a sustainable economy will create more than four million new green jobs in California, requiring unprecedented training initiatives.
Over the next 30 years, California will need more than 4 million new green jobs to meet its ambitious climate goals and transition to a sustainable economy. The growing demand for green job skills will outpace the workforce unless we successfully train and mobilize the green talent of the future. To meet this challenge, we will need to upskill all segments of the workforce and leverage K-12 schools to develop the green careers pipeline. Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) partners with school districts in under-resourced communities to equip students with green skills and pathways to green careers, preparing the emerging workforce with tools and opportunities to impact California’s climate agenda and the world’s climate crisis at large.
REPORT FINDINGS
The “Future of Work is Green” report by CAPS, developed in partnership with global consulting firm Accenture, offers insights into the expected workforce gap and subsequent need for training and education. The analysis in the report provides data on the most in-demand jobs and shares recommendations for leveraging schools to prepare the next generation of green jobs talent to support California's rapidly growing economy. Despite California currently having the highest number of people employed in the green jobs sector, with over 800,000 individuals working in green jobs, the state is projected to face a talent shortage unless immediate steps are taken to train and prepare the future workforce. Addressing the skills gap is vital to support the climate agenda and drive the transition toward a greener economy.
Key report highlights include:
Projections for climate careers that will be in the highest demand
Financial advantages of green jobs compared with non-green jobs
Skills and competencies needed to fulfill the job gap
The role of K–12 schools in preparing the next generation with the knowledge and skills for sustainable careers
Recommendations for delivering equitable support to communities to ensure historically disadvantaged communities can seize green workforce opportunities
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CAPS IS PREPARING STUDENTS FOR GREEN JOBS
CAPS prepares the future workforce for green jobs and high-skill career pathways. Through a hands-on, project-based learning program, CAPS helps students develop and execute projects to mitigate climate change in their school communities.
Through CAPS programming, students gain practical training in the growing green jobs sector, access paid internships, and connect to valuable networking opportunities. By partnering with schools, CAPS strives to drive equity for students and prepare them for a promising future in tackling California's climate agenda and the global climate crisis, all while reducing school districts’ greenhouse gas emissions and energy spending.
Get in touch to learn how we can partner with your school district to provide hands-on learning and training for your students to enter the green workforce.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Effective climate action requires a collaborative effort among the education community, industry, government agencies, and policymakers. One of the most important aspects is training the workforce and providing equitable opportunities that equip students with the necessary sustainability skillset. By collaborating with CAPS, you can play a crucial role in helping to train and prepare the workforce of the future, benefiting both the local economy and the environment. Our partnership opportunities include corporate sponsorships, skills training, internships/apprenticeships, staff volunteer opportunities, and more.
Together, we can bridge the skills gap and contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future for all.