The third annual youth climate class will start in January 2025, according to the Office of Economic Development (OED) on Kauai. The program, which is intended for high school students throughout the island, will address a variety of sustainability-related topics, such as waste reduction, local food production, clean energy, natural resource management, the creation of smart, sustainable communities, and green workforce and education initiatives. By fusing field trips with hands-on learning opportunities, the program aims to introduce young people to local environmental leaders.
This creative program is a component of a larger initiative to assist sustainability on the island by developing a local Green Workforce & Education. The chance for students to work with nearby companies is one of the class’s distinctive aspects. In order for the company to be recognized with a certificate from the Hawai i Green Business Program, participants will assist in putting ten fundamental green practices into practice. Although there is a cap of 15 students in the program and places tend to fill up fast, the OED emphasizes that the course is free and invites all interested high school students in Kaua I to apply.
In an interview with Kauai.gov, Office of Economic Development director Nalani Brun called the program “a transformative journey for high school students to explore their role as change-makers in the fight against climate change.” As future stewards of the land, she hoped the program would motivate children and give them knowledge on how to improve the island’s resilience.
Students have a concrete understanding of the links between their local environment and larger sustainability initiatives through the once-weekly commitment required for the course. During an OED announcement, Brun noted, “We hope students will leave feeling inspired by all the great work being done on island and equipped with fresh ideas on how to foster island resiliency as the next generation of ina stewards.” By January 10, 2025, interested parties can submit an online application. Prospective students can visit the given youth climate class information page or contact Ana Espa ola directly by phone or email for further information on the application procedure and class structure.
You may get more details about the Hawai i Green Business Program on their official website. In order to provide enough time for preparation, OED’s contact, Ana Espa ola, has requested early requests from those who need accommodations because of a handicap. This demonstrates OED’s dedication to accessibility and inclusivity for all applicants.
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