CLC 3 Pierce Block
The Climate Leadership Certificate provides the training and experience needed for students to apply a variety of skills to critical work in climate action and justice, as well as other vital areas of sustainability, including social justice, economic vitality, and well-being. Throughout the one-and-a-half year program, students engage in curriculum targeted at sustainability literacy, planning, and leadership, while also participating in hands-on practicum work with a variety of sustainability organizations in Whatcom County and the Methow Valley.
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Pierce Block
My dream climate job looks like leading a team to help spread awareness, educate, and increase access to the outdoors. Outdoor activities such as rock climbing, skiing, and hiking have given me many of the best memories of my life and I want others to experience this as well. In my dream job I am working in a hands-on environment that gets me out in the field. This role is vital to my local community by providing access as well as lessening environmental impact.
With a school as big as Western it can be challenging to find tight knit communities. In this certificate program I am looking forward to building a community of people who share similar passions. I am also excited about learning leadership skills I can utilize to help further climate related projects. Most of all, I am stoked about spending the summer in Mazama, where I hope to make a positive impact on the local community.