2025-26 Youth Leadership Council

Are you a high school student in New York City Public Schools ready to make a positive impact in your community? Apply to join our Youth Leadership Council (YLC)!

As a YLC member, you'll gain exciting opportunities like:

• Leading climate action in your school

• Building leadership, organizational, and soft skills for your future

• Networking with youth and professionals across the city

• Planning key events like the Climate Action Planning Event and Youth Climate Summit

Meetings are twice a month from 4:30 - 6:30 pm: one virtual skill-building session and one in-person meeting. 

Students will need to upload a reference letter from someone who can speak to your strengths. 

Apply for the Youth Leadership Council by Monday, September 22nd.

sustainability project grant

Our 10th Annual Sustainability Project Grant opens on September 22 in honor of Climate Week!

K-12 district schools can apply for up to $5,000 for projects including climate education, gardens & outdoor learning, environmental justice, and Climate Action Days.

School-based educators are welcome to join one of our virtual grant info-sessions to learn more: 

• September 29th, 4-5pm

• October 8th, 10-11am

Apply for the Sustainability Project Grant by October 27.

Climate Action Day Training

Join this professional learning opportunity and get resources to lead Climate Action Days in your school. Any NYCPS employee can attend and turnkey resources to their school. Earn up to 6 CTLE credits. Funding for substitute coverage is available for up to two staff members per school.

Pick ONE day that works best for you!

1. Tuesday, October 7 (8:20AM-3PM), New York Botanic Garden, Bronx

   • Workshops will focus on Health, Wellness, Green Space, and Water.

   • Register at bit.ly/CADTrainingNYBG

2. Friday, October 17 (8:30AM-3:30PM), UFT Headquarters, Manhattan

   • Workshops will focus on Waste and Energy.

   • Register at bit.ly/CADTrainingUFT

3. Friday, October 24 (8:30AM-1:30PM), Petrides Education Complex, Staten Island

1. • Abridged training covering all four themes, with an optional afternoon field trip.

   • Register at bit.ly/CADTrainingStatenIsland

Green Career and Club Fair

High school students and their friends and families are invited to this event on October 1 (3-7 PM) to learn about green careers and student opportunities!

Join us at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce and meet with environmental and sustainability organizations in NYC. Explore opportunities including clubs and internships to shape a greener, brighter future for New York City.

Register for the Green Career & Club Fair, and share the flyer with your school!

Climate Education Curriculum Entry Points

Teachers who attended our Midwinter Climate Institute developed entry points to help you bring climate into your classroom. Spanning grade levels and subjects, there are ideas for every educator!

View Climate Education Entry Points in Full Screen.