Regenerative Jobs Training Program
A six-week paid training program preparing job-seekers for careers in regenerative land stewardship across the Bay Area.
About the Program
Greenbelt Alliance are partnering with the REAP Climate Center to launch the Regenerative Jobs Program, a six-week paid training program designed to prepare participants for a well-paid job that helps heal the land.
From March to May of 2026, 40 participants will be trained in regenerative practices. Participants will receive training in compost and biochar, professional development, and job coaching. All participants will receive a total stipend award of $1,150 for participating in the program and a certificate that leads to industry-valued job opportunities.
This program is geared towards communities that have historically been excluded from economic and environmental opportunities. The application data shows that a majority of applicants self-identify as coming from these communities, including low-income, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) populations, veterans, and those re-entering the workforce.
This program — funded through the California Jobs First Initiative — trains workers for careers in regenerative practices, addressing environmental resilience, community economic needs, and industry hiring challenges. Greenbelt Alliance is providing coordination and administrative support to the REAP Climate Center to launch the program.
Our Approach
Demand for jobs that go beyond a living wage is rising: people want jobs that connect them to their communities and the greater good of our planet. To meet this need and strengthen our communities’ resilience, our region needs to expand pathways that connect job-seekers to opportunities in regenerative fields.
The Regenerative Jobs Program uses research-driven curricula to bridge the gap between job seekers and industry leaders, connecting skilled workers to these new, expanding opportunities in regenerative land stewardship.
Participants gain hands-on training in compost and biochar alongside professional development and job coaching — skills that are in growing demand as more employers seek workers who can put regenerative practices into action. This program is designed to be the first of many, a replicable model for connecting job-seekers and employers across the region while building resilience for communities, businesses, and land.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a prospective participant, employer, or partner organization, there are ways to be a part of this work. Reach out to East Bay Resilience Manager Cailin Notch to learn more about the program, upcoming cohorts, or partnership opportunities.
Header Photo: Cailin Notch/Greenbelt Alliance
Gallery Photos: REAP Center