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Central Hudson Provides $200,000 for Dutchess Community College Clean Energy Workforce Training Lab
In recognition of Earth Day and the demand for clean energy careers across the Hudson Valley, Dutchess Community College (DCC) announced a $200,000 grant from Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. to support the expansion or workforce training in clean energy, building performance, and advanced manufacturing.
The investment will fund the development of a new, state-of-the-art HVAC and Building Trades Laboratory within DCC’s Center of Excellence for Business, Industry, and Innovation (COEBII) at the college’s Fishkill campus. The new lab will provide hands-on training in modern, energy-efficient technologies critical to New York State’s clean energy transition and regional economic growth.
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