# Plain Language Summary: National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021

This bill creates a new program to help young people and workers get jobs in climate-related fields. The government would establish something called the "Climate Service Corps," which would be similar to programs like AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps, but focused specifically on climate work. Young adults would be able to join this program to do projects related to climate change—things like helping communities prepare for extreme weather, working on renewable energy projects, or protecting natural areas. In return, participants would get paid, gain work experience, and potentially receive help paying for education or student loans.

The bill also sets up a "Careers Network" that would connect schools, colleges, and employers to help train people for climate jobs. This network would work to identify what kinds of climate jobs are available across the country, figure out what skills workers need, and help educational institutions create training programs that match those needs. The idea is to build a pipeline of workers ready to fill positions in the growing clean energy and climate adaptation industries.

The practical effect is that this bill aims to address two problems at once: it creates job opportunities for people interested in climate work while also helping employers find trained workers they need. Young people could earn money and build careers while contributing to climate solutions, and communities could benefit from having more people working on climate-related projects. The bill essentially treats climate work as a national priority worth investing in through job training and employment programs, similar to how the government has supported other types of national service in the past.

National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021

Cortez Masto, Catherine

National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Climate Resiliency Service Corps as a national service program to assist communities in mitigating the effects climate change and establishes the Climate Careers Network to connect individuals with jobs in green industries.