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Preparing students for meaningful careers in the green economy & building climate-resilient schools.

08/21/2026

🌱 Turn your school campus into a living classroom!

The Climate Resilience Toolkit for High Schools is a free, ready-to-use resource that helps educators teach students about stormwater management, green infrastructure, and climate resilience through hands-on learning.

Created by the Neighborhood Design Center and Prince George’s County Public Schools, the toolkit includes lesson plans, activities, slide decks, and other resources designed for students in grades 10–12.

Students can learn how their school campus functions as an environmental system, develop their own green infrastructure ideas, engage their school community, and explore STEM and green career pathways. 🌎

🔗 Find the toolkit here: https://buff.ly/IXqUxmT

08/20/2026

🌱 What could a career in the green economy look like?

Green careers go far beyond environmental science. Students can find pathways in energy, transportation, sustainability, climate policy, design, skilled trades, and more.

Our Green Jobs Series introduces students to the people, skills, and career paths shaping California’s growing green economy.

🌎 Explore the Green Jobs Series and discover where a green career could take you: https://buff.ly/PXDDlhA

08/19/2026

ICYMI 👀 We’re hiring a Sustainability Director!

This senior role will lead sustainability strategy with California school districts, support student-led climate projects, and help build the next generation of green career pathways. 🌱

📍 Hybrid (Bay Area preferred)
📅 Application review starting September 4

Find more information here: https://buff.ly/JzaFhH0 Know someone who should apply? Tag them below or share this opportunity with your network!

Apply at [email protected] with “Sustainability Director” in the subject line.

08/14/2026

"Climate action isn't abstract. It's practical, local, and something that students can lead right now." ❇️

That's what CAPS intern Maddison has learned through her experience. Through CAPS, she has worked on real climate projects in her own school district, from conducting energy audits to reducing waste and improving school buildings and transportation.

Maddison’s perspective shows why student voice belongs at the center of climate work, especially in communities directly affected by pollution and climate change.

🎥 Hear directly from Maddison about what it's like to be a CAPS intern and the impact students are making in their schools: https://buff.ly/HhnX7Mq

08/12/2026

🌎 Cleaner air supports healthier schools and communities.

California Clean Air Day is a statewide initiative that encourages Californians to take simple, meaningful actions to improve air quality and protect our health. From conserving energy and reducing waste to supporting clean transportation, small choices can lead to cleaner air for everyone.

For CAPS, clean air connects directly to the conditions students need to learn, lead, and thrive. That's why we're proud to take the California Clean Air Day Pledge—and we invite you to join us.

🤝 Take the pledge today:
English: https://buff.ly/4oalbjb
Español: https://buff.ly/RXL7mjG

Together, we can help build healthier schools, stronger communities, and a cleaner future for California.

08/10/2026

🌱 We're growing our team!

We are hiring a Sustainability Director to help lead climate action in California schools while preparing students for careers in the green economy. 💚

If you're passionate about sustainability, education, and creating real impact, this role is an opportunity to work alongside school districts, support student-led climate projects, and help schools reduce emissions while saving money.

📍 Hybrid (Bay Area preferred)
📅 Applications begin being reviewed on September 4

View the full job description here: https://buff.ly/b1tjAE1

Ready to apply? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Know someone who's perfect for this role? Share this post! 🌎

08/07/2026

ICYMI: Student voices are shaping the future of climate resilience in Morgan Hill. 🌎 ✨

CAPS interns at Morgan Hill Unified School District partnered with the City of Morgan Hill Government to bring youth perspectives into a city planning process focused on health, environmental justice, and community resilience.

Through their work on the Healthy Neighborhoods for All initiative, CAPS interns:
🔎 Researched climate and environmental justice solutions
💬 Facilitated a community workshop to gather local feedback
🏛️ Shared their insights with the Planning Commission and City Council
📝 Helped inform policies that will shape Morgan Hill’s future

For Mariana Miranda, CAPS Program Manager, this partnership reflects the kind of hands-on learning that is central to CAPS’ model—students working on real projects with real partners, real deliverables, and real community stakes.

This is what youth leadership in action looks like—students using their voices, skills, and experiences to help build more equitable and resilient communities. 🌱

Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/UdSgXyb

08/05/2026

California has already set aside $194 million to upgrade aging school HVAC systems—but those funds could be returned instead of reaching the students who need them most.

As extreme heat and wildfire smoke continue to impact schools, clean, safe classrooms are essential for student health and learning.

A recent Canary Media article explores what's at stake if the California Energy Commission's CalSHAPE program comes to an end—and why investing in school infrastructure is an investment in student health, learning, and climate resilience.

📖 Read more here: https://buff.ly/dsK999U

08/04/2026

A day of learning, exploring, and getting a closer look at careers in conservation 🌿

Our Morgan Hill Unified School District CAPS interns spent the day with the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, learning about the many paths to a career in open space and environmental work.

Students explored how habitat connectivity and wildlife passages help protect ecosystems, learned about the impacts of development on wildlife, and put their observation skills to the test during a hands-on BioBlitz activity.

Connecting with environmental professionals and exploring real-world issues helps students see how their interests can turn into meaningful opportunities for the future. 🌎

Learn more about how CAPS interns are helping Morgan Hill plan for healthier, more climate-resilient neighborhoods: https://buff.ly/UdSgXyb

07/31/2026

CAPS interns at Morgan Hill Unified School District helped bring student voice into a city planning process focused on health, environmental justice, and climate resilience! 🌎

Interns worked alongside the City of Morgan Hill Government to help advance Healthy Neighborhoods for All, a new environmental justice initiative in the city’s long-term planning framework.

CAPS interns:
✔️ Researched climate and environmental justice solutions
✔️ Led a community workshop to gather community feedback
✔️ Spoke at Planning Commission and City Council meetings
✔️ Helped strengthen policies that will shape Morgan Hill’s future

Their work shows how student leadership can support practical climate resilience planning at the local level. 🌱

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/UdSgXyb

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