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<抖阴短视频 class="subtitle">Tune in live at 3 p.m. ET Wednesday for an online panel exploring the state鈥檚 role in filling 鈥榞reen鈥� jobs in America鈥檚 new economy.

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April 24, 2024

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One of the unique demands of the workforce of the future will be in industries dealing with the impact of climate change. This imperative is squarely on the radar of leaders and educators in Colorado, who are now championing state policies that support youth career development in 鈥済reen鈥� occupations.

The 74 recently partnered with the Progressive Policy Institute on a new installment of the 鈥淔uture of High Schools鈥� webinar series, which highlighted the Climatarium initiative of nonprofit group Lyra, which brings together education, industry, and policy partners to build climate-related college and career pathways for Colorado students.

In the replay below, you鈥檒l hear from experts Mary Seawell, CEO and Founder of Lyra, Colorado State Senator Chris Hansen, and Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent of Durango School District. Watch the full conversation:

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                <h2>Watch: How Colorado Is Promoting a Climate-Literate Workforce Through Education</h2>

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<p><em>Updated April 25 </em></p>



<p>One of the unique demands of the workforce of the future will be in industries dealing with the impact of climate change. This imperative is squarely on the radar of leaders and educators in Colorado, who are now championing state policies that support youth career development in 鈥済reen鈥� occupations. </p>



<p>The 74 recently partnered with the Progressive Policy Institute on a new installment of the 鈥淔uture of High Schools鈥� webinar series, which highlighted the Climatarium initiative of nonprofit group Lyra, which brings together education, industry, and policy partners to build climate-related college and career pathways for Colorado students. </p>



<p>In the replay below, you鈥檒l hear from experts <strong>Mary Seawell</strong>, CEO and Founder of Lyra, Colorado State Senator <strong>Chris Hansen</strong>, and <strong>Dr. Karen Cheser</strong>, Superintendent of Durango School District. Watch the full conversation: </p>



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<p><strong>Recent coverage of career pathways and climate education from The 74:</strong></p>



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<li><a href="/article/creating-a-climate-literate-workforce-in-colorado-starting-in-middle-school/">Creating a Climate-Literate Workforce in Colorado, Starting in Middle School</a></li>
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<li><a href="/article/this-earth-day-make-sure-every-child-learns-key-lessons-about-the-environment/">Howard: Universal climate education can teach students how to preserve the planet today and train them for the green jobs of tomorrow</a></li>
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<li><a href="/article/this-is-the-existential-crisis-a-push-for-climate-change-education/">鈥淭his Is the Existential Crisis鈥�: A Push for Climate Change Education</a></li>
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<li><a href="/article/6-tips-for-spotting-a-high-school-that-best-prepares-teens-for-their-futures/">6 Tips for Spotting a High School That Best Prepares Teens for Their Futures</a></li>
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