High-Road Workforce Guide for City Climate Action
Type
Roadmap
Year
2021
Level
City or Town
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Economic Justice
Implementing climate policy has the potential to promote high-road workforce development (HRWD) that increase economic opportunity for low-income communities. At the same time, HRWD can facilitate the successful implementation of climate plans and broaden community support for climate action. This guide details how local municipalities creating climate policies can simultaneously develop and implement a high-road workforce plan, both creating good jobs and preparing a qualified, inclusive workforce.