CCC Student Ambassador Clean Mobility Fellows

The California Community Colleges Clean Mobility Student Ambassador Fellowship Program is a statewide leadership and workforce development initiative that uses applied learning and third-space thinking principles to prepare California Community College students for a climate-ready future. Ambassador Fellows will build core competencies and skills to understand, strengthen, and engage with mobility access, clean air technology, and community resource systems across their campuses and communities.

Building on the success of the California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program, this fellowship model introduces a structured cohort-based experience that centers the development of engaged and empowered community leaders through the lens of clean mobility and environmental justice.

Details

Cohort: Clean Mobility Student Ambassador Fellowship Program
Duration: October 2026 – June 2027 (9 months)
Time Commitment: 15-25 hours per month
Award: $5,000 – Paid in 4 installments

Curriculum Overview

Nine virtual monthly sessions
- Topics include California’s clean mobility and air quality programs, environmental justice and equity, community outreach and engagement,
  and leadership development
Fellows are matched with a Capstone Partner, an air district, community organization, or college, who provides local expertise and monthly guidance
Certificate of Completion awarded to fellows who meet attendance, check-in, and capstone requirements
Hands-on experience in community outreach, public communication,
and data-informed analysis

Eligibility

Be one of the following:
- Be a current California Community College student;
- Have graduated from or transferred out of a CCC within the past year
Be at least 18 years of age at the start of the fellowship term
Be available for the full nine-month term
Attend or reside within a priority area as determined by the funder, with recommendations from the FoundationCCC team

Apply Now

Applications open from September 9th through September 23rd at 11:59 PM

Programs Covered

Benefits

Exposure to careers in higher education, public service, and nonprofit sectors
Networking opportunities with professionals and alumni
Resume development and portfolio building
Participation in conferences and statewide events
Access to a statewide alumni network for ongoing mentorship and professional growth

Student Testimonials

“I remember practicing days before C3 Converge and feeling both anxious and excited. When our group was sitting on the stage and the time until I had to speak was getting closer, I recall my hands shaking and my heart racing. Despite feeling scared, when I spoke about the program and its purpose, everything suddenly felt natural, and I felt confident. Since then, I’ve presented at research conferences, graduate seminars, and various community events.”
– Hamza E., Clean Mobility Cohort 2025-2026

“Serving as a Clean Mobility Ambassador strengthened my interest in community engagement, public policy, and educational outreach. Through hosting virtual sessions and presenting…, I learned how important it is to communicate complex programs in ways that are accessible and culturally relevant.”
-Christian E., Clean Mobility Cohort 2025-2026

“I love this [program] because it has inspired me to continue making opportunities and resources more accessible to others. In the future, I hope to work in public policy, and this experience with outreach has not only connected me with passionate people and organizations, but it has also helped me discover the kinds of policies I want to help shape.”
-Alaysha N., Clean Mobility Cohort 2025-2026

CCC Student Ambassador Clean Mobility Fellows