Roots of Success

Roots of Success is an environmental education and workforce training program based in Berkeley, California. The program provides environmental literacy and job training to individuals in underserved communities, with a particular focus on incarcerated and formerly incarcerated populations. It is designed to connect environmental education with career pathways in the green economy and environmental sector.

The Roots of Success curriculum covers environmental science, sustainability, green job sectors, and foundational workplace skills. The program results in a certificate of completion and is intended to position graduates for employment in environmental services, conservation, waste management, and related fields. Formal credential levels and enrollment data are not publicly detailed in available data sources.

Berkeley's location in the San Francisco Bay Area places Roots of Success within a region with significant activity in environmental advocacy, clean technology, and sustainability sectors. The program serves as a reentry and workforce equity initiative with a national reach through its network of partner institutions.