BCC announced that Con Edison has awarded a $25K Grant to its Workforce Development’s Building Electrification Program in collaboration with the Bronx Design and Construction Academy and the ARCH Street Communications and Association for Energy Affordability. The grant will enable BCC to offer no-cost training to 60 students, helping to prepare them for entry-level positions in the skilled trades and engineering support fields.

“We are grateful for this partnership with Con Ed and excited about this opportunity to offer our students assistance with important skills development and job placement,” said Maddy Centeno, Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education.

Students enrolled in the training will receive upon completion a $500 stipend, mentoring support from IBEW Local 3 union and internship/employment placement through Building Skills, NY. The training – which takes place after school at the high school located at 333 East 151st in the Bronx – is designed to lead to entry-level positions such as an electrician’s helper/assistant; electrician apprentice; solar or HVAC installer; field service technician; weatherization/insulation technician; cable technician or a building maintenance worker.

Beyond the Building Electrification Program, BCC offers low-cost training for jobs in a range of sectors, including Computer Technology, Healthcare, Early Childhood Education, and more. Additionally, the College is continuing its ongoing work of ensuring that students enrolled in BCC’s Workforce Development understand career pathways available through degree programs and earn credit for work completed either at BCC or another college.