Ten Strands leads or supports several youth engagement initiatives that aim to empower youth environmental and climate action.
The California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program
This youth leadership program — a collaboration between the Sierra Club, Ten Strands, and UndauntedK12 — empowers high school students to drive climate action within their schools. The program guides students from knowledge to action, preparing them to influence climate policy and foster transformational change in California’s education system. Participants apply their learning by leading campaigns to pass or enhance climate policies within their schools or districts.
Summer Student Internship Opportunities
Ten Strands offers diverse student internship opportunities, fostering growth for interns and our organization. Projects include data analysis, research, synthesis, communications, and addressing environmental and climate action in schools. Interns engage in activities such as gathering and analyzing data, conducting research, and contributing to outreach efforts. These experiences are designed to provide valuable learning opportunities while aligning with our commitment to equity and inclusion.
Technical Assistance for Regional and District Youth Initiatives
Ten Strands has designed Technical Assistance Services that support education-focused organizations (schools, districts, county offices of education, nonprofits, other public agencies, etc.) to design and implement initiatives that support youth engagement for environmental and climate action.
- Santa Clara County Youth Climate Initiative: Ten Strands currently supports this regional network focused on supporting a diverse ecosystem of partners to invest in youth empowerment for climate literacy and action.
- Santa Clara Unified School District: Ten Strands currently supports the Santa Clara Unified School District in several environmental literacy and sustainability initiatives including efforts to empower youth within their district to lead environmental campaigns.