Community colleges are vital to developing a green workforce and helping communities mitigate and adapt to climate change. Climate Week NYC 2024 brought together higher education researchers and community college workforce leaders to discuss the role of community and technical colleges in accelerating the energy transition and building community resilience.
Governments at all levels are setting ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These policies and their associated funding will have lasting impacts not only on how we meet our energy needs but also on the shape of our workforce and the design of our communities. While much of the discussion about climate change focuses on policy and technology, without a skilled workforce that community colleges help create, the nation cannot transition to green technologies at the scale and speed we need.
