Climate Education Meets Opportunity at West LA College Career Fair

For Jo Tavares, Director of the California Center for Climate Change Education at West Los Angeles College (WLAC), climate action is not an abstract idea—it’s a living, breathing movement that starts with people. And on Saturday, August 9, the movement was in full swing as hundreds gathered on the WLAC campus for the “Building Resilient Futures Career Fair,” a community event bridging education, jobs, and environmental stewardship. 

Standing before a crowd of students, families, and employers, Tavares reflected on the impact of the Center’s groundbreaking work. 

“Over 100 students celebrated their halfway mark of summer internship,” she said, smiling. “We want them to start thinking what the next thing will be. West LA College is the right place. Climate change has been our focus and motivation, and it brought out everyone in the community.” 

Under her leadership, the Climate Center has become a hub for collaboration and innovation, bringing together educators, employers, and civic leaders. 

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