THE FUTURE OF WORK IS GREEN
Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) partners with school districts to lower operating costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and advance climate literacy.
ABOUT US
We provide a project-based learning program to prepare students for green jobs by helping them develop and execute projects that mitigate climate change, resulting in more equitable, sustainable, and resilient schools and communities.
CAPS provides students with the resources to reclaim the future from the threat of climate change while also introducing them to green career opportunities through paid internships and work-based learning programs.
OUR WORK
GET INVOLVED
CAPS partners with school districts to provide inspiring climate education programs and facilitate student-led projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We collaborate with district leadership, the business office and operations, and educational services teams to develop a climate action plan that students implement to achieve academic and environmental goals.
STORIES FROM CAPS
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CAPS Student Interns Kick-Off Building Upgrades at Porterville Unified School District
At Porterville Unified School District, student leaders are guiding school infrastructure upgrades thanks partly to the Renew America’s Schools Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Green Job Series: Green Building Design & Construction
Green building design and construction is a rapidly growing career field with a variety of roles that contribute to processes, technologies, and materials that reduce the sector’s impact on the human and natural environment.
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Q&A with Former CAPS Student Intern Ariana Robles
In this student profile, Ariana shares how CAPS helped hone her communication skills and harness the power of data to champion more sustainable solutions. Continue reading to learn more about Ariana and CAPS lasting impact.
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Q&A with CAPS Student Intern Victor Medina
In this student profile, CAPS intern alumnus Victor Medina shares his motivation for joining the CAPS program, his transformative experiences during the internship, and the profound impact it has had on his career path.
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Igniting a Youth Movement for Climate Action: Q&A with CAPS Board President Ben Wilson
The unwavering commitment of board president Ben Wilson has been crucial in establishing CAPS' roles in the fight against climate change. In this interview, Ben shares what motivates his vision for CAPS as it prepares to expand.
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PUSD Selected for Highly Competitive Department of Energy Grant
PUSD, in partnership with CAPS, was selected out of hundreds of applications nationwide for the Renew America’s Schools grant, a funding opportunity made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act.
