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
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.
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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Greg Cluster
Director of Career Education
(510) 670-4595
gcluster@acoe.org
Nick Beasley
Program Director, GCGI
(510) 670-4527
nbeasley@acoe.org
Renata Leal
Career Guide
(510) 670-4233
rleal@acoe.org
Luis Galvan
Career Guide
(510) 670-4514
lgalvan@acoe.org
Michelle Chen
Career Guide
(510) 670-4519
mchen@acoe.org
Aubrey Guevara
Administrative Assistant
(510) 670-1824
aguevara@acoe.org