SMC-Sustainability Center

LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy is a PAID VIRTUAL opportunity connecting youth ages 18-24 to careers in Cleantech
• The application deadline is Sunday, August 16 and program launches September 15
• Virtual programming meets twice a week (T/TH) from 4:00pm- 6:30pm, with occasional onsite field trips to employer partner sites.
• 160 hours total; $18.42/hourly; up to over $2900 in earnings
https://cleantechacademy.org/how-to-apply

🌿 Applications are now open for Sacred Earth Rising:
Sacred Earth Rising is a free six-week journey in Santa Monica for young women seeking deeper presence, purpose, and a loving relationship with the living world.
Through mindfulness, nature connection, meaningful dialogue, and community, participants will cultivate the wisdom, courage, and active hope needed to meet these times. Led by Nature Mindfulness Mentor Sylvie Rokab.
✨ Wednesdays • Sept. 23–Oct. 28
💚 Free (thanks to a generous grant)
🌱 Limited to 12 participants
Learn more and apply:
https://lovethynature.com/sacred-earth-rising/

When the Santa Monica airport closes in 2 years, what should grow there? Join SAMO Fund on August 8 for a guided walk through the future park site, a visit to the onsite demonstration gardens, and presentation from ecologists and community leaders working at the intersection of ecology, design, and public space. Together, you’ll explore how plant choices influence biodiversity, water use, climate resilience, habitat creation, and the long-term character of a landscape. Hosted by SAMO Fund Field Institute, Airport2Park, and the Great Park Coalition.

Imagining Santa Monica's Next Great Park Learn about the importance of plant selection and the history and future of the Santa Monica Airport.

California Climate Action Corps Fellowship — Deadline: July 31, 26'
Paid 11-month fellowship (starts Sept 2026), $35,250 stipend + $10K education award. Age 18+. Applications accepted until July 31, 2026.

Apply Are you ready to take climate action? Want a chance to learn real-world climate action skills through hands-on community action projects to make a difference in your community and beyond? Are you interested in connecting people with volunteer opportunities, building community resilience, and

Ready to do something about climate change? Start by learning more about sustainability.
FREE* online classes at SMC allow you to earn a noncredit sustainability certificate in 6-weeks this summer.

Sustainability Services Technician Certificate (3 classes)
Learn the principles of sustainability, understand how to conduct sustainability assessments and get an overview of clean tech.
SST 901 - Fundamentals of Sustainability (section 7027)**
SST 904 - Sustainability Assessment (section 7028)
SST 906 - Intro to Clean Technologies (section 7030)

Organics Aid (3 classes)
Learn the principles of sustainability, explore best practices for organics recycling and understand how sustainable food systems operate.
SST 901 - Fundamentals of Sustainability (section 727)**
SST 905 - Organics Recycling (section 7029)
SST 909 - Sustainable Food Systems (section 7031)

Enroll now: SMC.edu/SST

Already enrolled, just go to Corsair and use the section numbers to signup!

*Classes free for CA residents.
**SST 901 only needs to be taken once if achieving both certificates

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Last night's LA MODE catwalk was amazing, as usual. The student's designs always have a strong consideration of sustainability in everything they produce, thanks to the wonderful faculty in SMC's Fashion Department, who teach students the realities of the industry and how to do it better.
https://www.thecorsaironline.com/corsair/2026/6/7/x6elmrp5e94vhk9w4p1pdoa5z1hqjs Santa Monica College

Ready to do something about climate change? Start by learning more about sustainability.
FREE* online classes at SMC allow you to earn a noncredit sustainability certificate in 6-weeks this summer.

Sustainability Services Technician Certificate (3 classes)
Learn the principles of sustainability, understand how to conduct sustainability assessments and get an overview of clean tech.
SST 901 - Fundamentals of Sustainability (section 7027)**
SST 904 - Sustainability Assessment (section 7028)
SST 906 - Intro to Clean Technologies (section 7030)

Organics Aid (3 classes)
Learn the principles of sustainability, explore best practices for organics recycling and understand how sustainable food systems operate.
SST 901 - Fundamentals of Sustainability (section 727)**
SST 905 - Organics Recycling (section 7029)
SST 909 - Sustainable Food Systems (section 7031)

Enroll now: SMC.edu/SST

Already enrolled at SMC, just go to Corsair and use the section numbers to signup!

*Classes are free for California residents.
**If you have taken SST 901 for another certificate, you don't need to take it again.

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Sustainability Systems & Technology The SST certificates program is for individuals and students desiring to learn and earn in the new circular economy. There are three (3) free, noncredit certificates offered by the Earth Sciences Department, which are described below. You can kickstart a job in the burgeoning field of sustainable ma...

Use your repair skills to help other residents fix something that would otherwise end up in a landfill. You don't need to be an expert, just crafty.

Calling for volunteers!

The Westside Repair Café is coming to Santa Monica on June 7 at the Thelma Terry Building in Virginia Avenue Park.

Repair stations include repairing
👖clothing
💻electronics
🔌small appliances, and more!

The Repair Café is still looking for additional volunteers to help with the event. They are accepting volunteers for repair stations at all skill levels and non-repair volunteers.

Go to the Santa Monica event page and filter for “Recycling/Compost” events to find the Repair Café for a volunteer link or email [email protected] for more information.

Stay tuned for another post closer to the event with a list of all the repair stations and how to attend.

Join AS and the Earth Science Department for a screening of Out of Plain Sight. 🎥

When: May 21, 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: HSS 165
Pizza reception will follow in MSB 112🍕

This award-winning film exposes the truth about toxic waste dumping off our coast and is hailed as "haunting, enraging, and a vital addition to environmental storytelling."
After the film, stay for a live Q&A with Pulitzer Prize finalist and environmental reporter Rosanna Xia. 🎤

This is your chance to:
• Understand a local environmental issue.
• See how science and journalism intersect in real-world investigations.
• Learn about potential environmental and science-related career paths.
• Engage with one of the leading voices in environmental reporting.

See you there! 🗓️

Time to learn about E-Bike safety!
Join Walk 'n Rollers this Saturday for a free safety workshop and group ride ⚡️🚲

When: May 9, 10:00am-12:30pm
Where: Helms Design District
Ages: 16+

What you'll learn:
• Rules of the road
• Bike etiquette
• E-Bike handling skills
• And more!

E-Bike and non E-Bike riders of all levels welcome.
Learn more and register using the link in our bio 🔗