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About This Class

  • Climate & Data 101 will equip students with the technical and analytical skills they need to launch or further their careers using data and technology to combat climate change. Student will learn important analytical frameworks like foundational climate science, climate justice, systems thinking, and storytelling with data. Key skills like Python and Google Sheets will prepare them to step into data management, data analysis, and associated data/tech-enabled roles with for profit technology companies, non-profit advocacy organizations, and federal, state, and local government. The tentative launch date for the course is Fall 2022.

Who Should Apply?

  • We’re particularly interested in

    • Individuals with some prior demonstrated interested in climate and or technology

  • Black, Indigenous, other People of Color, women, queer, trans, those with disabilities and other individuals from underrepresented and marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply

    • Our students are 60% Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, 60% female or non-binary, and 35% LGBTQIA+

Learning Accommodations

  • We’re continually trying to make our trainings as accessible as possible to all styles of learners and those who may have specific learning challenges. That said, we’re a small organization and don’t currently have any experts in learning accessibility design on staff. During the application process, we’ll provide space for you to let us know of any accommodations you may need, and we’ll let you know if we are able to accommodate you.

Can This Help Me Get a Job in Climate?

  • To date, we’ve had over 200 students complete a Generation Data training

  • Nearly two-thirds of our graduates have landed new roles or added skills to make a greater impact in their current roles

How Much Do Data People Earn?

  • As of 2020, entry-level employees in the progressive political space earn a median salary of $68,000, mid-level employees $82,000, and senior / department-head employees $110,000. The overall median salary is $88,000 and the overall average salary is $94,571. Check out these comprehensive Progressive Data, Analytics, and Technology Salary Surveys form Progressive Data Jobs for more info.

Questions / More Info

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