Major projects completed
- Finished interviews of Climate Corps stakeholders
- Completed an index model with which to rate potential programs
- Completed the first draft of the Maine Climate Corps Report
- Attended and presented at the Community Resilience Climate Council Working Group
- Completed a list on stakeholders to invite to a Think Tank on December 13th
- Sent first draft of report to attendees
- Completed edits from Research and Evaluation Task Force and select editors
- Planned December 13th Think Tank
- Attended Research and Evaluation Task Force.
Issues to be aware of
- There is a significant amount of editing to be done as the projects are finalized, but the Think Tank should provide some clarity on the direction where
- There is a lack of Public Health input due to COVID-19, and a lack of transportation-related projects that are relevant to more rural areas. These issues will be a focus of the Think Tank on December 13th.
Major focus of effort in the next month
- Execute December 13th Think Tank
- Compile and review feedback from Think Tank
- Complete additional research per Think Tank requests
- Collaborate with Conservation Corps and Maine Energy AmeriCorps Program
- Make recommendations for Climate Corps Coordinator position
- Finalize Maine Climate Corps Report
- Collaborate with Communications Officer and Executive Director to publish Report to the Legislature
- Continue brainstorming and planning climate corps programs
- Continue working with organizations to establish administrative leaders of Climate Corps branches
Prepared by Climate Corps Planner Kate Klibansky