Thanks to the support of our growing community, over the past year CAPS has rapidly expanded from our pilot program in Porterville Unified School District into seven school districts, enabling our organization to provide hands-on, paid learning opportunities in green careers to high school students across California. In this article, we spotlight Modesto City Schools, one of the recent districts to join our growing community and the site of an exciting approach to collaboration and community that is providing opportunities for the next generation of climate leaders.

As part of their overarching climate action plan, the Porterville Unified School District is bridging the gap between local farms and school cafeterias, bringing fresh, sustainable ingredients to students' plates while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

At Porterville Unified School District, student leaders are guiding school infrastructure upgrades thanks partly to the Renew America’s Schools Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

My 16-year-old son, Eli, came into my bedroom the other night to share a story that was upsetting him. He had been on the phone with Everett, one of his closest friends. They were talking about marketing strategies for Eli’s streetwear business.

In a significant milestone, the Porterville Unified School District has received a major boost in its “String to be 1st to 0” project in its effort to have a transportation fleet with zero emissions.

Green building design and construction is a rapidly growing career field with a variety of roles that contribute to processes, technologies, and materials that reduce the sector’s impact on the human and natural environment.

In this student profile, Ariana shares how CAPS helped hone her communication skills and harness the power of data to champion more sustainable solutions. Continue reading to learn more about Ariana and CAPS lasting impact.

In this student profile, former CAPS intern Victor Medina shares his motivation for joining the CAPS program, his transformative experiences during the internship, and the profound impact it has had on his career path.

The unwavering commitment of CAPS board president Ben Wilson has been crucial in establishing CAPS’ role in the ongoing fight against climate change. In this interview, Ben reflects on the driving forces behind his involvement and shares his vision for CAPS as it prepares to expand.

Jesika Gonzalez will tell you that she wasn’t the biggest fan of Porterville, California, while she was growing up.

The Porterville Unified School District (PUSD), in partnership with CAPS, was selected for the Renew America’s Schools grant, a funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act. Out of 236 full applications submitted from 44 states nationwide, PUSD was one of only 24 selected to receive this highly competitive grant.

More than a year into her work as CAPS executive director, Kirk Anne Taylor has witnessed the incredible work being done by CAPS students and partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while preparing students for impactful future sustainability careers. With support from a passionate and diverse board and network of partners and advisors, CAPS is poised to grow its work into new districts across the state in the coming year. In this interview, Kirk Anne reflects on the organization’s impact on students, schools, and the planet and looks ahead as CAPS prepares to expand.

With schools covering 125,000 acres of land and encompassing 730 million square feet of buildings, schools are a key part of California’s infrastructure being leveraged to build climate resilience.

On September 21st 2022, Climate Action Pathway for Schools (CAPS) intern and Porterville Unified student, Jesika Gonzalez, and CAPS executive director Kirk Anne Taylor presented on a United Nations (UN) panel.

More than half a dozen building projects will be well on their way during the 2022-2023 school year for Porterville Unified School District.

Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) is pleased to announce that Kirk Anne Taylor has been selected as its Executive Director. Ms. Taylor begins her new role in January 2022.