Alameda County Office of Education

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Green Careers Guidance Initiative (GCGI)

ACOE’s Green Careers Guidance Initiative is improving student guidance into the skilled trades, and other fields in the green economy in the Bay Area.

Our goal is to expedite the journey into living wage jobs for graduates while doing our part to address the climate crisis. See how we are doing that below.

To request direct guidance, complete one of our intake forms here:

Student Interest Form Staff Referral Form

Programs

Professional Development for Guidance Staff

Trainings for staff who provide post-secondary guidance to students interested in pursuing the skilled trades or other green careers directly after high school. Click to see upcoming sessions.

Guidance Resources

Accurate, up-to date, localized materials to use when offering guidance for students interested in pursuing the skilled trades or other green careers directly after high school.

Guidance Resources Page

Direct Student Advising

Some districts and schools have partnered with ACOE to create dedicated positions for expert Green Career Guides to work directly with their students. Click to find your Career Guide and ask for support.

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