As part of historic efforts to combat climate change, advance environmental justice, and build the clean energy economy, USDA is excited to announce its participation in the American Climate Corps. The American Climate Corps (ACC), is a groundbreaking, workforce training and service initiative that will prepare tens of thousands of young people for good-paying jobs in the clean economy and for climate resilience. In year one, American Climate Corps will put more than 20,000 young people on career pathways in the growing fields of clean energy, conservation and climate resilience.
The American Climate Corps (ACC) is mobilizing a new, diverse generation of Americans to tackle the climate crisis – giving young people the tools to fight the impacts of climate change today while gaining the skills to be part of the clean energy and climate-resilience workforce of tomorrow.
The American Climate Corps adopts a broad definition of climate. Positions address such areas as:
- Natural and cultural resource and ecosystem restoration and conservation
- Working lands conservation
- Urban agriculture
- Reforestation
- Protection and restoration of waterways
- Recycling and waste recovery
- Energy conservation
- A wide range of clean energy deployment
- Greenhouse gas reducing projects
- Energy efficiency
- Weatherization
- Coastal and climate resilience
- Economic development support for energy communities
- Heat island cooling
- Disaster preparedness and recovery
- Fire resilience
- Preparedness and response
- Equitable outdoor access and resilient recreation infrastructure
- Environmental education, research, and outreach
- Energy systems
The American Climate Corps offers members:
- Diverse Opportunities: USDA staff work in every state and territory on projects that address critical needs in urban, suburban and rural communities. Finding solutions that support rural people and rural economies, as well as the general welfare of the nation requires a diverse talent pool. We have a wide range of positions available to meet that mission.
- Skill Development: Joining USDA not only contributes to vital environmental work but also equips participants with valuable skills for future careers in the clean energy and climate-resilience workforce.
- National Network: Participants will become part of a nationwide effort, collaborating with federal agencies, labor unions, nonprofits and the private sector to address urgent environmental challenges and work towards a sustainable future.
Interested individuals are encouraged to visit ClimateCorps.gov and search for USDA.