building a greener future —
together.

At Climate and Community Laboratory (CCL), we believe that addressing climate change and economic inequality go hand in hand. Creating pathways to sustainable careers lays the foundation for a more equitable clean energy future.

Our Mission

We connect communities to opportunities in the growing clean energy sector, with a focus on neighborhoods that have historically faced both environmental challenges and economic barriers. By bridging this gap, we're helping create a more diverse, skilled, and resilient workforce ready to tackle tomorrow's environmental challenges.

What We Do

  • Workforce Development: We provide comprehensive training programs that equip participants with the skills needed to thrive in the clean energy sector. Our programs go beyond technical training – we offer career coaching, job placement assistance, and ongoing support to ensure long-term success.

  • Community Partnerships: We collaborate with local governments, businesses, and community organizations to create lasting change. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, we're building a stronger, more sustainable future for people nationwide.

  • Environmental Justice: Our work prioritizes communities that have been disproportionately affected by environmental issues and economic inequality. We believe that those most impacted by climate change should be at the forefront of creating solutions.

Meet the Team

Meet the Board

Building on a Proven Track Record

CCL represents the next evolution of a proven workforce development model dedicated to powering the decarbonization revolution. While officially established in 2024, our team brings years of experience designing and implementing innovative training programs that equip individuals with the skills needed for careers in the green economy.

Recognizing the critical need for a skilled workforce to support building decarbonization and green retrofits, a workforce training initiative was launched in New York City in 2021 to create a pipeline of green construction workers—focusing on expanding opportunities for Black, Brown, and low-income individuals. This model quickly demonstrated success, leading to expanded programs in Newark, Boston, Philadelphia, and Houston. To date, these efforts have trained over 4,000 participants and transformed countless lives.

Building on this strong foundation, CCL is poised to scale the work even further, creating sustainable career pathways in the green construction industry for communities that have historically faced barriers to employment.

We've partnered with many incredible organizations to cultivate a diverse, skilled, and resilient workforce for the future. Get to know the dedicated change-makers who make up our CCL family.

join us

Whether you're interested in our training programs, looking to partner with us, or want to support our mission, there are many ways to get involved. Together, we can build a more sustainable and equitable future for all.