Option

Develop local workforce and degree programs in resilience-related fields

Details

Focus of action
Adaptive Capacity of Workforce, Staffing, Training
Option

Develop local workforce and degree programs in resilience-related fields

Focus of action
Adaptive Capacity of Workforce, Staffing, Training

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Train and grow a stormwater infrastructure workforce that can support nature-based solutions. Training programs could include planners, engineers, builders and maintenance companies. Flooding – CoastalFlooding – General EconomyWater Infrastructure – Stormwater Southern Great Plains Resilient Houston (p. 60 (pdf p. 62))
Create new degree programs in forestry, criminal justice and computer technology. Wildfire Economy Northern Great Plains Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan
Graduate at least 50 students per year from new degree programs in fields such as forestry, criminal justice and computer technology. Wildfire Economy Northern Great Plains Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan