Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability, 111 Cummington Mall, Suite 149, Boston, MA 02215
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join education leaders, funders, and climate advocates for a solutions-focused panel exploring how intentional climate education at every stage of life, from early childhood through career advancement, can build the workforce Massachusetts needs. Hosted as part of Boston Climate Week 2026, this conversation will trace the full learning continuum and identify where coordination and investment can turn today's students into tomorrow's clean energy professionals.
What We'll Cover:
- Panelists representing each stage of the education pipeline will explore:
- Why foundational nature connection in early childhood matters for long-term climate engagement
- How climate-contextualized curriculum keeps middle and high school students on a pathway to clean energy careers
- What higher education institutions are doing to close the gap between academic preparation and employer expectations
- Where workforce training and professional development fit for career changers and working adults
Panelists:
- Dr. Patricia Fabian, Associate Director at the Institute for Global Sustainability at Boston University
- Jason Gorman, Founder & CEO, JackRabbit LX
- Jennifer Applebaum, Managing Director, Workforce Development at Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
- Margaret Wang-Aghania, Cofounder & Executive Director at SubjectToClimate