Spotlights

Company:

HBCU CDAC - Clean Energy Initiative (CEI)

Location:

Denmark, SC and other HBCUs/MSIs

Industry:

Energy

Apprenticed Occupation(s):

Electrician (more to be added)

Education Providers:

Denmark Technical College

Operating under the HBCU GreenTown branding, HBCU Clean Energy Initiative, in partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), works to provide apprenticeship opportunities in the energy sector while also working to decrease energy burden and provide opportunities for job placement for individuals representing designated disadvantaged communities.

"The primary goal of the Clean Energy Initiative (CEI) is to bridge and accelerate career pathways and entrepreneurship opportunities for underrepresented communities focusing on the energy sector." - Karen Soares, HBCU Clean Energy Initiative 

"We are committed to providing apprenticeship opportunities in clean energy disciplines for up to 25 students and community representatives per semester. In partnering with HBCUs such Denmark Technical College, CEI, through a two-step process, will place cleantech appliances on campuses and train students and members of the local community providing on ramps to careers in energy and clean technologies." - Henry Golatt, HBCU Clean Energy Initiative