The Journey to Sustainability
Created in partnership with NetZero Academy, this program was designed to inspire students to make responsible choices and adopt sustainable behaviors. The curriculum spans two courses and 12 modules, each containing one to three focused lessons that guide learners through key concepts in an approachable, digestible format.
The Problem
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the need for rapid decarbonization, only 15 higher education institutions in the U.S. have achieved carbon neutrality. There is a clear and urgent gap between awareness and action on college campuses.
The Solution
This program was designed to close that gap by meeting students where they are. Rather than simply presenting facts, the curriculum was built around three core goals:
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1. Build a foundation: Equipping learners with baseline knowledge across key sustainability topics.
2. Spark critical thinking: engaging learners to reflect on the world around them and their own potential impact
3. Drive real action: empowering students with practical, real-life opportunities to integrate sustainable behaviors into their daily lives.
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Learners begin the course with an initial assessment, which they subsequently revisit upon program completion. This process enables us to assess their knowledge and enhance the course for future iterations.
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Each Lesson has actionable objectives that identify specific subtasks of the overall course objective- improving Sustainability Literacy.
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Throughout the courses the learner will see real world examples and representation of a diverse groups of people and scenarios that take place within their backyard.
