CLEAN Teleconference Call May 2, 2023
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Creating a Climate Workforce for Implementing Climate Solutions with Wells Brown, Director of Youth Programs for Rising Sun Opportunities
Abstract: (15 min.) Wells Brown, Director of Youth Programs for Rising Sun Center for Opportunity, will discuss the programming that Rising Sun operates throughout 10 counties within the state of California. Working at the intersection of economic equity and climate resilience, Rising Sun offers two separate workforce development programs specializing in preparing youth, women, and individuals in reentry for high-road careers and green pathways that offer family-sustaining wages. Since their founding in 1994, Rising Sun has served more than 3,000 youth and adults while helping over 52,000 households reduce their carbon footprint. Wells' presentation will include a concise overview of the programs they operate, the audiences they serve, opportunities/ courses they offer, skills and competencies they focus on, and the funding sources that have enabled them to expand their reach.
(30 min.) Open discussion to follow-up on the January 24, 2023 CLEAN call and address questions about what it will take to create the workforce we need to implement climate solutions in the U.S. For example, what strategies are important for creating these kinds of programs nation-wide, what kinds of professional support/networking/coaching are needed to initiate and sustain such a push, who/what organizations and institutions need to be engaged...
Bio: Wells Brown is the Director of Youth Programs at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity, a premier workforce development organization headquartered in Oakland, California. In his role he oversees the Climate Careers program, an employment social enterprise working at the intersection of economic equity, climate resilience, and workforce development. During his time at Rising Sun, and under Wells' management and leadership, the program has more than doubled in scope and size and now serves all 9 Bay Area Counties and San Joaquin County.
Prior to joining Rising Sun in 2012, Wells served as an Environmental and Natural Resource Management Specialist with the United States Peace Corps. It was during this time that Wells found his passion for grassroots projects, community centered models, and mission driven work. While with the Peace Corps, Wells worked on a myriad of different initiatives ranging from health awareness, community education, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Wells is a deep advocate of the equitable greening of our future, and advocates for the inclusion of disconnected and underserved communities throughout the process.
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