Practical Sustainability meets Intentional Training 🤝 It's been a privilege to partner with NYSERDA and SL Green Realty Corp. on this innovative project! Bringing visibility and immersive environments to training is yielding incredible workforce development opportunities. A huge thank you and shoutout to both organizations, as well as to Emily Kildow for the incredible work you did championing this project and spearheading the effort! 👏 It's a great day to celebrate more informed training, confident personnel, and sustainable operations across the built environment! 🎉
Workforce development and training are essential components of building a clean energy economy inclusive of all New Yorkers. NYSERDA has dedicated more than $170 million in funding to support clean energy workforce development and training like: 🛠️ Training for building and operations staff to properly operate and maintain building systems 🛠️ On-the-job training for new clean energy staff 🛠️ Internships for students seeking hands-on experience at a clean energy company 🛠️ Curriculum development to meet the demands of clean energy employers 🛠️ Career pathways training for high-efficiency HVAC and heat pumps SL Green Realty Corp. has recognized the importance of employee training and is focusing on establishing itself as a leader in workforce development while also addressing its own energy management needs. See how: ➡️ https://on.ny.gov/3AdAcvz