The Youth Climate Advocate Training is for newly forming Youth Teams, and covers the basics of CCL’s methodology, the National Youth Action Team and how it works, the unique ways youth can leverage their political power, and how to set up a local youth team. For questions or to schedule a YCAT for a specific group, contact . The National Youth Action Team holds lobby trainings, by youth and for youth, in May and October. The training includes a mock lobby meeting and is a prerequisite for participation in Congressional lobby meetings. Climate Advocacy Methods Program Laser Talks Ep 1: Won’t A Carbon Fee Hurt The Poor? Laser Talks Ep 2: Cap & Trade vs Carbon Dividend Laser Talks Ep 3: Won’t A Carbon Fee Kill Jobs? Laser Talks Ep 4: Won’t a Carbon Fee Lead to Outsourcing? Laser Talks Ep 5: Won’t a Carbon Fee Hurt Economic Growth? Laser Talks Ep 6: Will a Carbon Fee and Dividend Really Boost Innovation? Laser Talks Ep 7: Will a Carbon Fee Be Enough to Combat The Climate Crisis? Laser Talks Ep 8: Have Other Countries Implemented a Carbon Fee? Laser Talks Ep 9: How Will The Dividend Be Administered? Laser Talks Ep 10: How Will Climate Change Affect Global Security? Laser Talks Ep 11: Won’t it Cost a Lot to Administer a Carbon Fee? Laser Talks Ep 12: The History of Carbon Taxation Laser Talks Ep 13: Will the EICDA Interfere With State Level Climate Initiatives? Thea Dugas, 11, Maine En-ROADS Explained (Part 1) Thea Dugas, 11, Maine Explanation of EICDA and Endorsement Ask (Part 2) Sophie Fetter, 17, Michigan An Economic Solution to Climate ChangeResources
Training
For New Volunteers
Youth Lobby Training
For a preview, view a recording of the May 2021 training.Leadership Training
Toolkits
Presentations
Create a Youth Team
Endorsements
Important Documents
Educational Videos
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Climate Advocate Training
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Youth Climate Advocate Training (YCAT)
Participate in the Climate Advocacy Methods Programs hosted by CCL Higher Ed to become a youth climate leader.
Youth Presentation Starter Kit
This toolkit outlines the steps for preparing and organizing a climate presentation. The Kit includes a slide deck which can be modified to fit your style and your audience.
DIY Climate Presentation Package
Provides guidance and coaching for high school students on developing and delivering virtual presentations.
Presentation Library
Take a look at example presentations created by fellow CCL youth volunteers
Youth Outreach and Engagement Guide for Chapters
Provides guidance to help adult volunteers expand youth (under 18) engagement in chapters
Youth Leader Action Toolkit
Outlines the steps for youth to build effective and vibrant Youth Teams across the country.
Photo Release Form
Out of respect for your privacy, we must have a parent fill out this release form in order to include you in photographs or videos of our events.
Permission slip for minor’s participation in local chapter activities.