LA's Cleantech Leaders Celebrate the Start of First-of-its-Kind Academy
Benzinga 75 students join the first class of the Avantus Cleantech Career Academy, training for success in California's green economy
Avantus Cleantech Career Academy (Avantus Academy) celebrated its inaugural class of students this week at a kick-off event co-hosted by Avantus (formerly 8minute) and UNITE-LA at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College. The academy's founders, partners and local leaders came together to recognize 75 students who are set to begin classes this week, building skills and relationships that will help them thrive in Los Angeles' clean energy future.
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Avantus and UNITE-LA welcomed the inaugural class of Avantus Cleantech Career Academy students who will begin classes this week, building skills and relationships to thrive in Los Angeles' cleantech future. (Photo: Business Wire)
"I am proud of all the students who are standing up to join the fight against climate change," said Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian. "Los Angeles is a climate leader with big goals, including a 100 percent carbon-free electrical system by 2035. These goals call for serious investment. That's why I've proposed a climate budget for Los Angeles, and it's why I'm pleased to see programs like the Avantus Academy investing in the environmental leaders of tomorrow. This is a great thing for our city and for the students who will benefit from a pathway to meaningful, green jobs."
