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JOHNSON CONTROLS RENEWS SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Program continues to provide financial and mentoring support to train the next generation of skilled trades workers in the greater Sacramento region
SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento City College (SCC) received a $100,000 grant for the third year as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program. This funding enhances on-campus training and educational opportunities for future leaders in the HVAC, digital, fire and security industries. Sacramento City College, alongside Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, remains committed to addressing the skilled trades gap through strategic investments to equip the future skilled trades workforce and foster strong communities.
“We’re grateful for Johnson Controls’ investment in our Mechanical-Electrical Technology (MET) Program,” said Albert Garcia, SCC President. “Our outstanding MET Program produces highly trained HVAC technicians who represent the future of the industry in our region. With Johnson Controls’ support, our students have the financial resources they need to progress through the program and to get into the workforce as quickly as possible, making a tremendous difference for them and their families.”
Since its inception in 2021, the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program has provided funding annually to community colleges in North America to help prepare students for fulfilling career paths in sustainable building practices. Recipients have the opportunity to renew the grant for up to three years, creating long-term opportunities for program development.
With last year's funding, SCC invested the funds in student success by offering direct scholarships at key points during the program, and through awarding each student a set of high-quality tools that they can use as they begin their careers. The renewed funding will continue to support student needs, while also opening doors for new initiatives and projects.
In addition to financial support, Johnson Controls employees in the surrounding area will continue to engage with SCC through mentoring programs. This collaboration provides students with valuable insights into the industry, helping them understand the promising career paths available to them upon completion of their training.
“The skilled trades offer a culture of continuous learning, where hands-on experience and evolving knowledge go hand in hand,” said Julie Brandt, president of Building Solutions North America at Johnson Controls. “Our investments in Sacramento City College are equipping students with the skills and mindset needed to not only embrace this dynamic field but also to thrive and innovate within their own communities.”
For more information about the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program, visit: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/corporate-sustainability/community/philanthropy/community-college-partnership.
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About Sacramento City College
Sacramento City College is the oldest community college in the Los Rios Community College District, and the seventh oldest community college in California. SCC serves more than 20,000 students, enrolled across the college's three locations – the main campus, and the West Sacramento and Davis educational centers. For more information, visit www.scc.losrios.edu.
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.
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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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