Future Climate Leadership Academy: Lead the Change
July 27–31, 2026 | Catlin Gabel | Grades 9–12
Move beyond the classroom and into the front lines of sustainability. The Future Climate Summer Academy is a professional residency that transforms students into leaders, providing the toolkit, mentorship, and community for a sustainable future.
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. July 27–31, 2026 | Catlin Gabel Secure your spot, compete for the internship, and build your legacy.
Guest Speakers
Dominique Alepin (Johnson)
Co-FounderLegal Advisor to the Chief Sustainability Officer, Salesforce
SpeakerAndy Sloop
Sustainability/ESG Leader
Former City of Portland
Evan Wiener
SpeakerBusiness Transformation & Sustainability
Former H&M, Nike