Video: The Role of Community Colleges in Preparing Students for the Green Economy

What is the role of the nation’s community and technical colleges in responding to climate change? The Community College Research Center hosted a webinar on August 1, 2024 to explore this new area of research with partners from community colleges and college organizations and to hear from climate justice author and activist Bill McKibben.

The panel speakers were Jeff Clary of the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Kristen Westover from Mountain Empire Community College, and Chris McNally from Hudson Valley Community College. They discussed the work their colleges are doing and the way community colleges can play a key role in preparing students for jobs in the green economy, both in mitigating climate change by transitioning to green energy sources and in adapting to the changes on the ground.

To learn about CCRC’s new research on community colleges and green jobs, read our Call to Action for community colleges to get involved.