Solving sustainability
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Creating
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Making communities
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Every year, Climate Corps Fellows...
Prevent emissions =
3,000+ cars being driven for 1 year |
Save enough water to serve
over 1 million homes |
Divert over 30 million
pounds of waste |
Since 2010
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200+
Partner Organizations |
500+
Program Fellows |
800
High-Impact Projects |
60,000
Hours of Service |
Fellow Placement
More than 85% of fellows continue in the sustainability field within one month of completion
Alumni's 1st job out of Climate Corps, by sector
Fellows Adapt to Covid-19
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Climate Corps
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Climate Corps Education Outside
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Fellow Projects
CLEAN ENERGY
Isaac Knipfing at Contra Costa Community College District
Isaac supported the district’s energy efficiency programs across multiple campuses and identified over $50K in savings. Isaac managed the installation of lighting occupancy sensors throughout the district offices, which resulted in a savings to investment ratio of 1.89. He also identified significant savings by researching cell tower payments and uncovering missing utility reimbursements that were due to the district. In addition, Isaac coordinated with campus stakeholders and third-party firms to procure, install, and program occupancy sensors.
Isaac Knipfing at Contra Costa Community College District
Isaac supported the district’s energy efficiency programs across multiple campuses and identified over $50K in savings. Isaac managed the installation of lighting occupancy sensors throughout the district offices, which resulted in a savings to investment ratio of 1.89. He also identified significant savings by researching cell tower payments and uncovering missing utility reimbursements that were due to the district. In addition, Isaac coordinated with campus stakeholders and third-party firms to procure, install, and program occupancy sensors.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
Michael Alves at Capitol Corridor
The Capitol Corridor is an intercity passenger rail system that spans across eight California counties. Michael modernized the rail’s ticket transfer process, reducing cost and paper waste and increasing accessibility and ridership. Because the newly modernized transfer process is ticketless and contactless, it’s proven to be an extremely valuable asset in the time of Covid. A previous Capitol Corridor Fellow now manages the agency’s climate action planning, analyzing sea level rise and its effects on public transit.
Michael Alves at Capitol Corridor
The Capitol Corridor is an intercity passenger rail system that spans across eight California counties. Michael modernized the rail’s ticket transfer process, reducing cost and paper waste and increasing accessibility and ridership. Because the newly modernized transfer process is ticketless and contactless, it’s proven to be an extremely valuable asset in the time of Covid. A previous Capitol Corridor Fellow now manages the agency’s climate action planning, analyzing sea level rise and its effects on public transit.
RESILIENT SCHOOLYARDS
Sarah Grossman-Kahn at Dolores Huerta Elementary School
Sarah advanced science education and environmental literacy by bringing student learning to the outdoor classroom and providing outdoor STEAM instruction to over 350 K-5 students. She added a chicken coop to the garden space to enhance her students' connection to nature and taught over 270 class sessions to create an inviting space for her students to begin their journey in environmental stewardship. Climate Corps Education Outside Fellows, and their outdoor learning spaces, will be an integral part of reopening safe and healthy schools amidst Covid-19.
Sarah Grossman-Kahn at Dolores Huerta Elementary School
Sarah advanced science education and environmental literacy by bringing student learning to the outdoor classroom and providing outdoor STEAM instruction to over 350 K-5 students. She added a chicken coop to the garden space to enhance her students' connection to nature and taught over 270 class sessions to create an inviting space for her students to begin their journey in environmental stewardship. Climate Corps Education Outside Fellows, and their outdoor learning spaces, will be an integral part of reopening safe and healthy schools amidst Covid-19.
"I had a great learning experience. All the experiences from the fellowship really helped me to get my next opportunity...Climate Corps is not only for emerging professionals. I think it's a great opportunity for mid-career professionals like myself looking to pivot into a new career in sustainability."
- Isabel Pares-Ramos, Climate Corps Alumni
- Isabel Pares-Ramos, Climate Corps Alumni
