NEWS: County, Office of Education Honored for Joint Youth Climate Ambassadors Leadership Program
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 03/05/2024 11:25 AM PST
March 5, 2024
For Immediate Release
County of San Mateo, Office of Education Honored for Joint Youth Climate Ambassadors Leadership Program
Redwood City —The Youth Climate Ambassadors (YCA) Leadership Program, a joint effort between the County of San Mateo’s Sustainability Department and the County Office of Education to empower high school students to become leaders in climate action and sustainability, is being honored with a local award that celebrates innovative efforts in environmental stewardship, social equity and economic vitality.
The YCA Leadership Program, the first of its kind in California, engages 9th to 12th grade students across San Mateo County in a highly selective seven-month program that focuses on climate science, community action and leadership development.