Primary Convener:
Haley Crim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Convener:
Frank Niepold, NOAA Climate Program Office
Steve Padgett-Vasquez, University of Georgia Libraries
Budhendra Bhaduri, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Chair:
Haley Crim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Frank Niepold, NOAA Washington DC
Steve Padgett-Vasquez, University of Georgia Libraries
Budhendra Bhaduri, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Preparing the existing and future workforce to address climate change is an essential and often overlooked component of implementing climate solutions. Understanding workforce needs is necessary to transition to a low carbon economy and build resilient communities. Creating a climate workforce requires a shared understanding of training needs, including: What skills and competencies do people need to effectively implement climate solutions? How can existing jobs be modified to address climate goals? What competencies can prepare individuals for careers in emerging industries and sectors? And, how can we ensure that training creates opportunities for all workers?This session aims to explore these questions across the spectrum of workforce development, from career identification in middle school to on-the-job training for the current workforce. We invite submissions on climate workforce research, and training program design and implementation from all sectors and disciplines.

Index Terms
0810 Post-secondary education
0815 Informal education
6630 Workforce
6630 Workforce

Co-Organized Sessions:
Education

Suggested Itineraries:
Climate Change and Global Policy
Career and Professional Development
Inclusive and Indigenous Science
Science Communications
Global Impacts‚ Solutions‚ & Policies

Cross-Listed:
ED - Education
GC - Global Environmental Change

Neighborhoods:
1. Science Nexus