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{{Short description|US national service program established in 2023}} | {{Short description|US national service program established in 2023}} | ||
The '''American Climate Corps''' is a national service of the US government focused on [[climate change]] prevention. It was launched in September 2023 by the Biden administration, and is a government interagency project between the [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] and the Departments of Labor, Interior, Agriculture, [[United States Department of Energy|Energy]], and [[AmeriCorps]]. The service plans to recruit 20,000 young people, and train them for public service or the private sector.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/white-house-launches-american-climate-corps-rcna105931|title=White House launches American Climate Corps|date=September 20, 2023|website=NBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/climate/biden-climate-corps-youth.html|title=Wanted: 20,000 Young Americans to Fight Climate Change|first=Lisa|last=Friedman|date=September 20, 2023|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://americorps.gov/newsroom/press-release/president-biden-launches-american-climate-corps-announces-new-americorps|title=President Biden Launches the American Climate Corps, Announces new AmeriCorps NCCC Forest Corps|website=AmeriCorps}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| last=Joselow | first=Maxine | title=Biden's new Climate Corps will train thousands of young people |newspaper=The Washington Post | date=20 September 2023 | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/09/20/climate-corps-biden-youth/ | access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> | |||
The '''American Climate Corps''' is a national service of the US government focused on [[climate change]] prevention. It was launched in September 2023 by the | |||
==Forest Corps== | ==Forest Corps== | ||
The Climate Corps has a 5-year, $15 million partnership through the [[US Forest Service]] for establishing a Forest Corps with a highest priority of confronting the wildfire crisis.<ref name="auto"/> The Forest Corps plans to employ 80 people aged 18–26 beginning in the summer of 2024. These positions requiring no prior education or experience will pay a compensation package of lodging, transportation, clothing, a living allowance, and health benefits equivalent to $15 per hour.<ref name=bhfs>{{cite web |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/09/20/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-launches-american-climate-corps-to-train-young-people-in-clean-energy-conservation-and-climate-resilience-skills-create-good-paying-jobs-and-tackle-the-clima/ |title=Fact Sheet |date=20 September 2023 |publisher=[[White House]] |accessdate=23 September 2023 }}</ref> | |||
The Climate Corps has a 5-year, $15 million partnership through the [[US Forest Service]] for establishing a Forest Corps with a highest priority of confronting the | |||
==Career skills training program== | ==Career skills training program== | ||
The [[United States Department of Energy]] will allocate $10 million in | The [[United States Department of Energy]] will allocate $10 million in grants to support classroom instruction and on-the-job training for individuals seeking industry-related certifications in energy efficient building technologies. Grant applicants must submit a community benefits plan by 27 November 2023. The plan must explain how the proposal will contribute to local community and labor support, workforce development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and initiatives for economic and environmental justice.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://newmexicosun.com/stories/649676703-doe-career-skills-training-program-to-allocate-10-million-for-energy-efficiency-workforce-training-grants |title=DOE Career Skills Training program to allocate $10 million for energy efficiency workforce training grants |publisher=New Mexico Sun |accessdate=23 September 2023 }}</ref> | ||
== Initial operation and further expansion == | == Initial operation and further expansion == | ||
Building from the existence and success of other climate corps programs such as SEI's Climate Corps<ref>{{Cite web |title=Climate Corps |url=https://www.climatecorps.org/ |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Climate Corps |language=en}}</ref>{{Non-primary source needed|date=October 2024}} and California Climate Action Corp, the American Climate Corps is expected to begin functioning in April 2024 with several hundred members. The tasks are not defined precisely, but will "likely include things like installing solar panels, restoring vulnerable habitats, and fire hazard prevention."<ref name=":0" /> | Building from the existence and success of other climate corps programs such as SEI's Climate Corps<ref>{{Cite web |title=Climate Corps |url=https://www.climatecorps.org/ |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Climate Corps |language=en}}</ref>{{Non-primary source needed|date=October 2024}} and California Climate Action Corp, the American Climate Corps is expected to begin functioning in April 2024 with several hundred members. The tasks are not defined precisely, but will "likely include things like installing solar panels, restoring vulnerable habitats, and fire hazard prevention."<ref name=":0" /> | ||
The needed skills will strongly differ between the different tasks: some tasks will need only "skills like communications, conflict resolution, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, reliability," while others will require also | The needed skills will strongly differ between the different tasks: some tasks will need only "skills like communications, conflict resolution, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, reliability," while others will require also higher education. | ||
According to the Biden administration, in the first year the number of participants is expected to be 20,000, with 50,000 more added each year by 2031. However, this plan is strongly opposed by Republicans.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Hullinger |first1=Jessica |title=Want to get a job as one of Biden's 20,000 climate workers? Here's what you need to know |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/91073271/want-to-get-a-job-as-one-of-bidens-20000-climate-workers-heres-what-you-need-to-know |access-date=7 April 2024}}</ref> | According to the Biden administration, in the first year the number of participants is expected to be 20,000, with 50,000 more added each year by 2031. However, this plan is strongly opposed by Republicans.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Hullinger |first1=Jessica |title=Want to get a job as one of Biden's 20,000 climate workers? Here's what you need to know |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/91073271/want-to-get-a-job-as-one-of-bidens-20000-climate-workers-heres-what-you-need-to-know |access-date=7 April 2024}}</ref> | ||
On | On Earth Day 2024, in Prince William Forest Park created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Biden officially launched the corps' website, in which people can apply for the available jobs. 2,000 jobs were already available when the declaration was made. More than 42,000 people expressed interest in participating.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Elena |last2=Ordoñez |first2=Franco |date=22 April 2024 |title=On Earth Day, Biden launched a new site to apply for Climate Corps jobs |url=https://www.npr.org/2024/04/22/1245979643/biden-earth-day-climate-corps-solar |access-date=1 May 2024 |work=[[NPR]] |agency=}}</ref> | ||
The first class of members was sworn in, in mid June 2024. By the end of that month, the number of members in place was expected to reach 9,000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thompson |first1=Lucas |last2=Weil |first2=Ariel |title=White House swears in first class of American Climate Corps |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/white-house-swears-first-class-american-climate-corps-rcna157562 |access-date=23 June 2024 |agency=NBC news |date=18 June 2024}}</ref> | The first class of members was sworn in, in mid June 2024. By the end of that month, the number of members in place was expected to reach 9,000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thompson |first1=Lucas |last2=Weil |first2=Ariel |title=White House swears in first class of American Climate Corps |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/white-house-swears-first-class-american-climate-corps-rcna157562 |access-date=23 June 2024 |agency=NBC news |date=18 June 2024}}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:United States Department of Labor]] | [[Category:United States Department of Labor]] | ||
[[Category:United States Department of the Interior]] | [[Category:United States Department of the Interior]] | ||
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