Welcome to “The Good Stuff”, where we highlight positive news and ways that NAED employees and member companies go above and beyond to give back to their communities! If you have some “Good Stuff” that you would like to share with tED magazine, find out how below.
In this issue, we’re looking at Schneider Electric.
BOSTON, Mass. – Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with SkillPointe Foundation, has established a new scholarship program that will fund training in the Boston area for skills related to the rapidly-expanding building automation field with an aim to develop America’s skilled workforce and provide new opportunities for aspiring individuals of all backgrounds.
The Schneider Electric SkillPointe Scholarship supports vocational training that empowers Americans to build better lives while providing the broader industry with needed talent. The new Boston-area scholarship expands upon the existing scholarship program Schneider Electric has established in its New York and New Jersey market.
A total of twelve $2,000 grants will be awarded by the Atlanta-based SkillPointe Foundation during Spring 2023. Scholarships are available to individuals of all backgrounds in the Greater Boston Area who are pursuing vocational training for jobs such as field service technician, HVAC technician, cable/fiber technician, electronics and electrical technician, IT support specialist, and software development.
Nicolette Fondl, General Manager at Schneider Electric noted, “Schneider Electric is proud to be able to promote excitement and accessibility into our industry and to be able to provide assistance to those that may not have access to secondary education without it. We seek to support in all ways the communities we serve with an aim to establish a sustainable workforce to support the growing demand of buildings and our customers.”
“Schneider Electric’s Digital Building practice is transforming the places Americans live and work, but continued success depends on skilled talent pipelines,” said Alvin Townley, founding executive director of the SkillPointe Foundation. “We’re proud to expand this partnership to Boston and continue to help a global leader like Schneider Electric innovate and build a larger and more inclusive skilled workforce. Together, we’re also helping workers in the Boston area obtain new skills and realize better futures.”
The Application deadline for the new Boston-area scholarship program is June 30, 2023. You can learn more and apply at SkillPointeFoundation.org or start your application for the Boston-area scholarship here.
For more information on the program, please contact Susan Emery, susan.emery@se.com or Alvin Townley, ATownley@SkillPointeFoundation.org.
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