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Trane Technologies and Goodwill Industries International Team Up to Expand Pathways to Skilled Trades and Clean Tech Careers

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  • Trane Technologies commits a $1 million grant over three years to Goodwill Industries International to expand the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator™.
  • The program is a four- to five-week workforce development initiative combining classroom instruction, over 50% hands-on lab training, & career coaching for job seekers facing employment barriers.
  • Funding will enable five local Goodwill organizations to train nearly 500 participants, equipping them with industry-recognized credentials & technical skills.
  • In year one, investments will support HVAC & heat pump training in Columbia & Greenville, South Carolina, while expanding solar pathways to include HVAC & heat pump instruction in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • The partnership will expand to three additional markets during years two & three of the grant.
  • Participants receive weekly stipends, personalized career navigation, & wraparound support services to address entry barriers.
  • Since its 2024 launch, the Accelerator has graduated nearly 1,000 individuals with a 92% graduation rate & placed hundreds into competitive employment.
  • The initiative aligns with Trane Technologies' 2030 Sustainability Commitments & efforts to expand access to green & STEM education.
  • Trane Technologies operates as a global climate innovator through its Trane® & Thermo King® brands.
  • Goodwill Industries International consists of 150 local organizations dedicated to enhancing quality of life through employment services & training.