The American Climate Corps Trains for Conservation Jobs

Lorrie Boyer

Reporter

The American Climate Corps is an interagency partnership between America the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Departments of Labor, interior agriculture, and Energy. And according to america.gov, through partnerships, labor organizations, apprentice-ready programs, educational institutions, and other organizations. The American Climate Corps will build a base of talented, skilled certified, and principal workers for jobs and public service or the private sector. President Joe Biden established the American Climate Corps last month, and Gary Blair, the National Association of Conservation Districts vice president explains how his organization will work with core participants.

“Our 3000 conservation districts will be providing education technical resources, by hiring these young people to go to work or our people that may be have been involved, but it’s developing the next generation through leadership opportunities and roles within the community, taking these young people and having them benefit for the expertise within the conservation districts and teaching them about how to deliver climate-smart, innovative solutions to the locally-led conservation delivery system.”

Once again, National Association of Conservation Districts Vice President Gary Blair, America will serve as the hub for the American Climate Corps.