Colleagues,
We are pleased to share this piece concerning incredibly exciting news from Essex Tech.
""As the demand for green energy solutions grows, Essex Tech is committed to training the next generation of technicians, engineers, and environmental leaders," Superintendent Heidi Riccio said. "We are sincerely appreciative of this funding opportunity as we continue to grow and increase access to in-demand careers."
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Essex Tech To Launch Center for Renewable Energy With $1 Million Donor Grant
A private donor provided the two-year grant to help the school develop a program for careers in the growing clean energy sector.
Souza, Patch Staff Posted Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 10:24 am ET
DANVERS, MA — Essex Tech will launch a new Center for Renewable Energy designed to prepare students for careers in the growing clean energy sector with the help of a $1 million private grant.
School officials said the private donor grant will fund the two-year development of the program that will feature state-of-the-art equipment and curriculum focused on solar photovoltaic systems, small wind turbines, heat pump technologies, geothermal, biomass, renewable natural gas, and electric vehicle systems.
"This generous grant allows us to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application," said Bonnie Carr, Director of Workforce Development. "With this support, Essex Tech students will gain critical experience with modern, high-efficiency energy systems, helping them launch successful careers in clean energy."
The Center will integrate renewable energy components into technical programs such as HVAC-R, Electrical, Plumbing, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, and more. Strategic partnerships with organizations like Crowley Wind Services, SAFE (Salem Alliance for the Environment), and North Shore Community College further enhance the scope and impact of the initiative.
"As the demand for green energy solutions grows, Essex Tech is committed to training the next generation of technicians, engineers, and environmental leaders," Superintendent Heidi Riccio said. "We are sincerely appreciative of this funding opportunity as we continue to grow and increase access to in-demand careers."