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$3T+
Projected global clean energy investment by 2030 (IEA)
$92K
Median environmental scientist salary which is growing rapidly with policy investment
3x
Rate at which green economy jobs are growing vs. overall employment
Supporting first-generation students pursuing careers in environmental, sustainability, and climate-related fields.
Environmental and sustainability careers are often interdisciplinary and poorly defined within traditional advising systems. First-generation students may struggle to identify viable academic pathways, mentorship, and early career opportunities in these fields.
Barrier Breakers provides expert college admissions advising aligned with sustainability-focused academic and career interests, paired with mentorship and long-term support throughout college and beyond. Our work begins by helping students identify colleges and programs that align with environmental, agricultural, and sustainability pathways — preparing them for meaningful, impact-driven careers.
​The Environmental & Sustainability Pathway supports students interested in careers focused on environmental protection, sustainability, climate solutions, and responsible systems design.
Students in this pathway are supported from high school through college and into early career or graduate preparation, depending on their goals.
What We Do
1:1
Admissions Advising
Personalized 1:1 support aligned with pre-law, social science, humanities, and public interest pathways
Mentorship & Industry Exposure
Mentorship from legal and public service professionals, including attorneys, advocates, and policy leaders
Career Opportunities
Career exposure opportunities, such as internships, shadow days, court observations, and employer-led programming
Support During College
Ongoing support during college and graduate school including persistence check-ins, wellness support, and preparation for next steps.
Become a Mentor, Corporate Sponsor, or Student Sponsor.
You can play a direct role in supporting first-generation students on their path to college, graduate school, and meaningful careers. As a mentor, you provide guidance, encouragement, and insight into professional pathways. As a corporate partner, you help expand access to internships, career exposure, and early professional experiences. As a student sponsor, you make it possible for aspiring low-income students to receive expert advising, continued wellness support, and long-term mentorship at no cost — ensuring they are supported every step of the way.
Student sponsorships directly support aspiring low-income students by funding college advising, mentorship, and continued wellness support throughout their educational journey.
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