- Since its inaugural year in 2021, Johnson Controls Community
College Partnership Program has been on track to donate up to
$15 million by the end of 2026 to
expand access to educational programs in the HVAC, fire,
security and digital disciplines.
- The program engages students from historically
underrepresented groups and supports them in preparing for and
embarking on career paths in sustainable building
practices.
- Each college in the program's third-year cohort received a
grant for equipment and/or funding valued at $100,000; the grant is potentially renewable for
up to three years.
MILWAUKEE, June 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE:
JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable
buildings, today announced the participants selected for its 2023
Community College Partnership Program. Launched in 2021 to help
enroll and graduate students from historically underrepresented
groups, the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program
will, for the third consecutive year, provide $1 million total in funding and Johnson Controls
equipment to 10 community colleges in North America.
"As a leader in green building and sustainable infrastructure,
we believe the future of innovation starts with giving students
from all backgrounds equal opportunities so they can help build
better tomorrows for every community," said Julie Brandt, president of Building Solutions
North America at Johnson Controls. "Following the hugely successful
first two years of the Community College Partnership Program, we
couldn't be more thrilled to add the third cohort of schools, and
to continue to support and train the next generation of technicians
in sustainable building industries."
Through this program, Johnson Controls plans to provide
$15 million in funding and equipment
donations to nonprofit community colleges in support of their HVAC,
fire, security and digital academic programs. In addition to the
initial grant of up to $100,000, each
college is eligible to apply for three years of grant renewals for
a potential total grant value of up to $400,000 to serve the needs of future
students.
Community College Partnership Program Fosters Hand-On
Learning Experiences
Each school selected for the 2023-2024 academic year will
receive funding or in-kind donations valued at $100,000. Funding will go toward scholarships,
curriculum development, hiring of staff, marketing and recruitment.
Johnson Controls equipment donations will be used in the
development of training labs for program participants.
The recipient community colleges were all nominated by Johnson
Controls employees and are in communities where Johnson Controls
has a presence. Employees of Johnson Controls serve as volunteer
educators and student mentors, providing advice and real-world
experience. Program participants are also eligible for internship
and full-time employment opportunities with Johnson Controls.
"At Johnson Controls, we strive to provide students with
valuable insights, mentorship and knowledge to empower them to move
forward with a successful career in building technology," said
Katie McGinty, vice president and
chief sustainability and external relations officer, Johnson
Controls. "We will continue steering our efforts and initiatives
toward preparing the next generation for a rewarding and
family-sustaining career path that will have a lasting impact on
the future of green buildings and our planet."
2023-2024 Academic Year Community College Partnership Program
Recipients
- Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario,
Canada
- Gateway Community College, Phoenix,
Arizona
- Harrisburg Area Community College,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Houston Community
College-Central College,
Houston, Texas
- Salt Lake Community College,
Salt Lake City, Utah
- Spartanburg Community College,
Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Trident Community College, North
Charleston, South Carolina
- University of Arkansas
Community College-Morrilton, Morrilton, Arkansas
- University of Hawaii-Maui
Campus, Kahului, Hawaii
- Pennsylvania College of
Technology, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
All 20 schools from the first two cohorts of the program will
also receive a renewal grant this year to continue to support the
scholarships and academic programs that are helping to empower
student success.
Through the Community College Partnership Program and other
initiatives, including our Lincoln Tech Johnson Controls
Academy partnership, STEM 101, HVAC learning labs, and more,
Johnson Controls grants schools the funding needed to create a
pipeline of future buildings experts, ultimately spurring economic
development on a local and national level. Johnson Controls is
investing in the future of smart, healthy and sustainable
buildings, one student at a time.
To learn more about Johnson Controls strategic approach to
philanthropy and volunteerism, please visit
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/corporate-sustainability/community.
About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where
people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart,
healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the
performance of buildings to serve people, places and the
planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation,
we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as
healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums,
manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive
digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150
countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of
building technology and software as well as service solutions from
some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more and follow @Johnson
Controls on social platforms.
Media Contact:
Kari Pfisterer
Director, Public Relations and Media
Johnson Controls
Direct +1 414 217 1488
kari.b.pfisterer@jci.com
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