CAST Tech Students Getting a Head Start in Green Jobs
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BEE Project’s Green Jobs Program prepares high school students for green jobs through education, resume building, introductions to industry professionals, and internships creating lifelong connections.
(San Antonio, TX), February 14th, 2022: - BEE Project’s Green Jobs Program has partnered with the Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST Schools) to prepare students from CAST Tech for jobs in green industries. Participating students will complete this program with a resume, a LinkedIn profile, connections with local green industry professionals and first access to five summer paid internships.
This Green Jobs Program is generously sponsored by CPS Energy and Itron. Incorporating components from their Smart Energy Education curriculum, this seven-week program provides an opportunity for students to imagine careers applying their skills in technology to reimagine the way we produce and use energy to combat climate change.
BEE Project has also partnered with Students of Service (SOS) whose mission is to develop young leaders who have a global perspective to solve local problems. Their programs combine meaningful local community service with informed international experiences. Through volunteer opportunities, students can help their local environment while boosting their skills and experience on their resumes and make lifelong connections by networking on LinkedIn.
“Programs with partnerships like these are game-changers because they allow students to have the classroom curriculum and instruction, along with service-learning, and the opportunity for Internships. This opens so many possibilities for these students! We are proud to be partnering with this initiative.” ~ Amir Samandi - Executive Director and Found of SOS
Students completing this program will have access to five paid summer internships sponsored by CPS Energy in collaboration with San Antonio ISD’s Sustainability Department. These internships will allow students to begin applying the knowledge they’ve gained to real world challenges.
“I’m always eager to find opportunities for my students to engage in real world problems through meaningful, hands-on, immersive experiences. This program seamlessly aligns with my Environmental Systems standards and enhances my curriculum in providing those unique experiences. My students will leave with an exceptional understanding of energy, industry knowledge, receive professional feedback on their resumes and form connections with industry professionals.” ~ Kendra Garza, CAST Tech Teacher Leader
About BEE Project
BEE Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to training the next generation’s green workforce. Our programs create equitable pathways to green jobs.
Contact:
Sadie Bronk, Executive Director
512-981-8353
About Students of Service
Students of Service (SOS) is dedicated to fostering informed citizenship and engaged leadership in San Antonio’s youth by providing students with the opportunity to study abroad, to use what they have learned to better their own communities and serve back home.
About the CAST Schools Network
The Centers for Applied Science & Technology (CAST) is a San Antonio-based network of tuition-free, public schools with a mission to reinvent schooling in order to maximize options for students while preparing them for college, career, and life. Open to all Bexar County students, the network includes high schools CAST Tech, CAST STEM CAST Med, CAST Lead and the Advanced Learning Academy. Schools are co-created with industry, and partner with area public school districts, including San Antonio, Southwest, and East Central ISDs. For more information, visit castschools.com.
About Smart Energy Education
Water and energy are the two most critical resources to human survival, and the way we manage these precious resources will define the century. To create a better tomorrow, we need a new generation of innovators to help solve these problems today. To address these challenges, Itron, CPS Energy, and The University of Texas at Austin have partnered to create Smart Energy Education – an educational initiative that aims to improve energy and water literacy, encourage conservation, and inspire future talent to join us in creating more sustainable communities and a more resourceful world. www.smartenergyeducation.com
Program Sponsored By
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely, and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.
Established in 1860, CPS Energy is the nation’s largest public power, natural gas and electric company, providing safe, reliable, and competitively priced service to 840,750 electric and 352,585 natural gas customers in San Antonio and portions of seven adjoining counties. Our customers’ combined energy bills rank among the lowest of the nation’s 20 largest cities – while generating $7 billion in revenue for the City of San Antonio for more than seven decades. As a trusted and strong community partner, we continuously focus on job creation, economic development, and educational investment. True to our People First philosophy, we are powered by our skilled workforce, whose commitment to the community is demonstrated through our employees’ volunteerism in giving back to our city and programs aimed at bringing value to our customers. CPS Energy is among the top public power wind energy buyers in the nation and number one in Texas for solar generation.
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