Green Jobs Academy of Rowan University

Green Jobs Academy of Rowan University is a collaborative hub and accelerator program that works with industry, workforce development, and community college partners, including Rowan College of South Jersey, to develop stackable training, educational, and experiential learning offerings.  Its goal is to prepare students, workers, and professionals for in-demand jobs in clean energy and other green economy sectors.

Green Jobs Academy creates and supports innovative flexible pathways for earning industry credentials, professional and academic certificates, and associate's, bachelor's, and graduate-level degrees.  The Academy's focus is on catalyzing equitable economic growth, advancing solutions for a sustainable planet, and building a diverse green workforce - with access and opportunities for underserved populations.

Currently funded by a $1M TD Bank Ready Challenge Grant, the Green Jobs Academy has supported programming in offshore wind, solar, community and student awareness, internships, multi-disciplinary initiatives, and industry and energy sector networking.

To work with the Green Jobs Academy, or for more information, please contact Green Jobs Academy Coordinator Marie Casanova casanovam@rowan.edu.