Future Climate Leadership Academy: Lead the Change

July 27–31, 2026 | Catlin Gabel | Grades 9–12

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Spend a week with Portland high schoolers who are done waiting for someone else to fix it. Work alongside mentors from Nike, Salesforce, and Portland City Government. Build something real with a team you'll actually want to stay in touch with. Walk away with friendships, a leadership certificate, and the kind of experience that opens doors before you even graduate.

Join the Collective. Register by the 30th to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing!

Why Join?

The Ultimate Prize: Fall 2026 Internship‍ ‍

At the end of the week, teams will pitch data-driven Capstone Projects to a panel of experts. The winning team will be awarded an exclusive Local Policy & Climate Justice Internship at Future Climate Collective for the Fall 2026 semester.

  • Deep Climate Literacy: Master the science and policy used by today’s top sustainability professionals.

  • Professional Skill-Building: Training in project management, strategic thinking, and executive pitching.

  • Industry Connections: Build your network with mentors and speakers from Nike, Salesforce, and local city government.

  • Leadership Certificate: All participants will earn a formal credential in Sustainability Leadership to give your college and job applications a competitive edge.

Build Your Portfolio

You won’t just leave with a certificate; you’ll leave with a career-ready portfolio. Every student develops a strategic plan, stakeholder analysis, and professional pitch deck that can be implemented in their own community.

Every Participant Graduates With:

  • Sustainability Leadership Certificate

  • Verified Service Hours for resumes and graduation

  • A Professional Portfolio (Capstone Project & Pitch Materials)

  • Direct Access to a network of local leaders and mentors

Space is Limited.

Secure your spot, compete for the internship, and build your legacy.

We believe cost should never be a barrier to climate education. If you need financial support, please email info@futureclimatecollective.com. We’re here to help.

Guest Speakers

A woman with blonde, wavy hair wearing red glasses and a navy blue shirt standing with her arms crossed in front of a tree trunk with moss and bark.

Dominique Alepin (Johnson)

Co-Founder

Legal Advisor to the Chief Sustainability Officer, Salesforce

Speaker

Andy Sloop

Sustainability/ESG Leader

Former City of Portland

Evan Wiener

Speaker

Business Transformation & Sustainability

Former H&M, Nike