ABOUT YOUTH CLIMATE CORPS
WHO WE ARE
Youth Climate Corps is an organization that aims to empower youth to take actions that address the climate crisis. Youth Climate Corps provides paid work and training to young people in climate action projects that have a real impact on their communities. Youth Climate Corps gets jobs done in communities that reduce emissions, build resiliency, and adapt communities to the changing climate.
YOUTH CLIMATE CORPS' CORE VALUES
Youth Climate Corps develops the climate leaders of tomorrow by training a workforce based on our core values in order to work together, communicate powerfully, and get things done on projects that contribute to climate resilience in communities across Canada.
EMPOWERMENT
Young people have opportunities to learn and grow through active engagement, mentoring, and self-development. Youth perspectives inform our decisions.
UNITY
Young people work together and pay attention to how we create effective relationships.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We are transparent and responsible for our actions. We empower each other to take ownership of our efforts.
IMPACTFUL
We are taking innovative steps to problem-solving. We take on projects that enhance community resilience and inspire others to engage in the climate crisis.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our work is guided by ecological principles and climate science. We strive to maintain and enhance the resilience, health, and integrity of natural ecosystems while sustaining human needs.
