UW Bothell receives $800k for programs leading to green-economy careers

An initiative at the University of Washington Bothell to prepare the next generation of students for the green economy has received $811,061 as part of $19.4 million secured by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) for community projects across the 1st Congressional District in Washington state. The budget was approved by the U.S. Congress in late December and signed by President Joe Biden on Jan. 4.

UW Bothell’s planned Environmental Careers Preparedness (EnCAP) program will develop and establish K-16 educational pathways toward careers in environmental and sustainability fields.