COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

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We will learn by listening, collaborating and leading by example, including our missteps. 

 

All participants in our organization will understand the relationship between diversity, equity, and inclusion and we will build and assess our programs accordingly.  

 

We will continually and publicly reinforce that what we mean by sustainability is the triple bottom line: vibrant local economy, healthy environment, equitable outcomes for all.

 

We will fund internships that engage and employ emerging young leaders of color from marginalized communities. DEI Interns will be responsible for designing actions that improve local conditions as they expand workforce skills for the emerging green jobs economy. 

 

We will cultivate Sustainable Systems Coaches from diverse lived experiences to mentor the youth we work with.

 

We will engage with the Equity Directors in each school district where we have programs. 

 

We will develop long-term learning partnerships in collaboration with community-based organizations with missions that are similarly focused on youth leadership development and rapidly advancing a sustainable future.  

 

We will partner with industry, local government and academia to develop a robust green jobs youth pathway portal to build a workforce that looks like the community we live in.  

 

We will prioritize hiring new staff from out of these programs, contacts and networks.  

 

We will co-facilitate learning circles on privilege, environmental justice, and equitable outcomes for all of our students, staff, coaches, teachers, parents, and partners.

 

We will learn.