Name
Higher Education and the American Climate Corps: Partnering to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location Name
Imperial Ballroom
Focus Area
Addressing systemic inequities and wicked societal problems
Session Type
Roundtable
Description

Climate change represents an existential threat that must be averted but also an extraordinary opportunity to create a more sustainable, just and prosperous future. Higher education plays a critical role in addressing the climate crisis through their research, operations, students, and graduates. Building on its 30 year partnership with higher education, AmeriCorps has increased its climate focus and is serving as the hub for the American Climate Corps, a groundbreaking initiative to put a new, diverse generation of young Americans to work fighting climate change while gaining the skills for green careers. In this session, learn how AmeriCorps and the American Climate Corps can be a partner with your institution in supporting climate solutions.