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American Climate Corps: Biden's new green jobs initiative delivers more promises than details

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The White House promises that the corps “will ensure more young people have access to the skills-based training necessary for good-paying careers in the clean energy and climate resilience economy.” By helping Americans get entry-level green jobs, such as solar panel installation and home insulation, it will equip thousands more young Americans to tackle the complex challenges posed by climate change.

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  • The White House promises that the corps “will ensure more young people have access to the skills-based training necessary for good-paying careers in the clean energy and climate resilience economy.” By helping Americans get entry-level green jobs, such as solar panel installation and home insulation, it will equip thousands more young Americans to tackle the complex challenges posed by climate change.
  • As a scholar who researches and teaches about the history of U.S. volunteer service programs, I believe that the American Climate Corps will not provide anything radically new.
  • Rather, it will largely offer the same experiences and work opportunities as an array of programs that already exist.

New Deal echoes

    • That New Deal program put unemployed – and mainly white – young men to work on public lands across the country to counter the devastating unemployment of the Great Depression.
    • The Biden administration aims to make its new corps far more inclusive in terms of gender, race and ethnic diversity.
    • Rather than alleviating a short-term employment crisis, like its Depression-era predecessor, the American Climate Corps will emphasize launching careers.
    • The American Climate Corps, according to the details available, will mobilize far fewer participants than the CCC.

Network of similar programs already in place

    • There are about 150 similar conservation service programs in the U.S., all connected through the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps.
    • Known as the Corps Network, this patchwork includes 150 programs that give young adults and veterans opportunities to engage in service work on public lands and in rural and urban communities.
    • One of the oldest programs in what’s known as the Corps Network is the Student Conservation Association, founded in 1957.
    • Its emphasis on conserving land and water overlaps with the work existing state programs already do.

Scant objective evidence

    • Many of them survey their participants, who regularly say they enjoyed the experience.
    • Participants also cite a sense of personal growth, greater familiarity with environmental concerns and stronger leadership skills.

Better pay? Great opportunities?

    • The low pay, which ranges from about US$16,000-$30,000 a year, can mean that they’re not an option for many recent college grads who might otherwise be interested.
    • Full-time AmeriCorps volunteers are also eligible to apply for grants to pay for their education or to make student loan payments on top of their earnings.
    • American Climate Corps backers argue it should pay a living wage as a form of “climate justice.” It’s unclear whether the American Climate Corps will do that.

Answers to operational questions TBD

    • For example, California, Michigan, Maine, Washington and Colorado already have their own climate corps.
    • Perhaps most importantly, it’s yet to be determined whether the American Climate Corps’ service work will differ from those state initiatives and similar programs.

AmeriCorps Announces Millions in Funding for Student Conservation Association, CEO Celebrates Members and Volunteers Who Serve Others

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The footprint represents more than 53,000 AmeriCorps members and volunteers, serving in more than 5,500 locations across the four states Smith visited.

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  • The footprint represents more than 53,000 AmeriCorps members and volunteers, serving in more than 5,500 locations across the four states Smith visited.
  • “Our country’s strength is built upon remarkable individuals that answer the call to serve,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • We’re proud that each year we serve more than 245,000 military families, and that 15,000 veterans serve as AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers.
  • Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers.

AmeriCorps Members at Student Conservation Association Honored with President’s Volunteer Service Award, $4.5 Million Announced to Expand AmeriCorps Services

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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All three serve in AmeriCorps State and National at the Student Conservation Association in New York and New Hampshire, the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation service programs for youth and adults.

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  • All three serve in AmeriCorps State and National at the Student Conservation Association in New York and New Hampshire, the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation service programs for youth and adults.
  • The Student Conservation Association received seven AmeriCorps grants in fiscal year 2023 competitions, totaling nearly $4.5 million to recruit more than 1,200 AmeriCorps members across multiple states.
  • “The Student Conservation Association is grateful for the support from AmeriCorps.
  • Zarria Brown served 2,150 hours with AmeriCorps State and national at the New York Student Conservation Association, where she taught environmental sciences.

Comic Relief US Ends 2022 with Over $50 Million Raised and a Commitment to Deliver $1 Billion in Impact by 2032

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comic Relief US, the nonprofit that harnesses the power of entertainment to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty in the US and around the world, revealed today new grantmaking initiatives. Bolstered by the most successful Red Nose Day campaign in its history, the organization has expanded its investments, particularly in domestic health, where existing inequalities have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. These new initiatives supplement ongoing support for grantee partners that ensure children are safe, healthy, educated and empowered, and contribute to Comic Relief US' commitment to achieve $1 billion in social impact by 2032.

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  • These new initiatives supplement ongoing support for grantee partners that ensure children are safe, healthy, educated and empowered, and contribute to Comic Relief US' commitment to achieve $1 billion in social impact by 2032.
  • 2022 was a record-breaking year with Comic Relief US raising over $50M and its flagship Red Nose Day campaign the most successful to date.
  • In 2022, Comic Relief US invested nearly $32 million through grants to 44 organizations, making it the second-largest year for grantmaking in its history.
  • Investments in domestic health equity and rapid response grants support Comic Relief US' long-term goal of effecting $1 billion in social impact in the next ten years.

Galvanize Appoints Jaime Matyas as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Galvanize , one of the nations leading providers of software engineering training, has announced the appointment of Jaime Matyas as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Galvanize Foundation.

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  • Galvanize , one of the nations leading providers of software engineering training, has announced the appointment of Jaime Matyas as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Galvanize Foundation.
  • Its an honor to continue the exciting and important work at Galvanize.
  • Ive been inspired by the teams innovative spirit and its commitment to serving our students, alumni, partners, and clients, said Matyas.
  • A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton Schools Executive Education Program, Ms. Matyas is a certied Black Belt in Innovation Engineering from Eureka!

National Council on Aging Names Karen Davis as Chief Development and Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person's right to age well, has named Karen Davis its new Chief Development and Marketing Officer.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person's right to age well, has named Karen Davis its new Chief Development and Marketing Officer.
  • Davis brings more than 25 years of experience in nonprot management, specializing in the development of national campaigns, public/private partnerships, major-gift solicitation strategies, corporate relations, communications, and marketing.
  • "I'm so excited to welcome Karen to steer our development and marketing efforts," said Ramsey Alwin , NCOA President and CEO.
  • The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the national voice for every person's right to age well.

Public Lands, New Outdoor Store Concept from DICK'S Sporting Goods, Announces Support for Conservation of and Access to Public Lands and Outdoor Spaces Ahead of Grand Opening

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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As part of this commitment, Public Lands, as member of 1% for the Planet, is donating one percent of all gross sales to The Public Lands Fund.

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  • As part of this commitment, Public Lands, as member of 1% for the Planet, is donating one percent of all gross sales to The Public Lands Fund.
  • The Public Lands Fund, an initiative of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation 501(c)(3) charity, will partner with an initial set of ten environmental nonprofit organizations.
  • The first Public Lands store, in the Pittsburgh area, will have its grand opening on the weekend of September 24-26.
  • "At Public Lands, our mission is to celebrate and protect public lands for all," said Todd Spaletto, President, Public Lands.

Student Conservation Association Appoints Matt Gray SVP of Programs

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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Arliington, VA, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Student Conservation Association (SCA) , a national leader in youth service and stewardship, has named Matt Gray as Senior Vice President of Programs.

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  • Arliington, VA, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Student Conservation Association (SCA) , a national leader in youth service and stewardship, has named Matt Gray as Senior Vice President of Programs.
  • During his seven years with the City, Gray convened 90 organizations to co-create the Cleveland Climate Action Plan, which won the 2019 American Planning Association award for best community sustainability or resiliency plan.
  • Gray originally served with SCA in 1997 as a high school student who previously had never even pitched a tent.
  • The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is Americas oldest and largest youth conservation organization.

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION APPOINTS STEPHANIE MEEKS PRESIDENT & CEO

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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Arlington, VA, April 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national leader in youth service and stewardship, today named Stephanie Meeks as its president and chief executive ocer.

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  • Arlington, VA, April 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national leader in youth service and stewardship, today named Stephanie Meeks as its president and chief executive ocer.
  • Stephanie is an ideal leader for our organization and our time, stated SCA Board of Directors Chairman Bob Unsworth.
  • SCA has long been a leader in engaging young people through transformative, hands-on conservation, Meeks said.
  • Association The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is Americas oldest and largest youth conservation organization.

Domtar Joins Forces With the Student Conservation Association to Revitalize the Community Kitchen of Bennettsville, SC

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that it joined forces with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in a conservation project to revitalize the Community Kitchen of Bennettsville.

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  • Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that it joined forces with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in a conservation project to revitalize the Community Kitchen of Bennettsville.
  • The companys Bennettsville paper mill employs 348 people and the Tatum converting facility employs 33 people in the community.
  • Sustainability is one of Domtars community investment focus areas, which is why we lead community conservation projects with non-profit partners like the Student Conservation Association that engage employees, benefit our neighbors, and enrich our environment.
  • The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is Americas largest and most effective youth conservation service organization.