Why community colleges are the perfect partner for green jobs — and good jobs
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President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom are investing significant federal and state dollars in new technologies — all in the pursuit of clean air, clean energy, healthier lives and green jobs for our communities.
The discussions related to jobs are often framed from a historical perspective of competing interests — economic sustainability versus sound environment practices, corporate profits versus healthy communities.
Originally published: May 31, 2022
Author: Sonya Christian
Position: Chancellor
Institution: Kern Community College District
Published by: The Hechinger Report