Trane Educates Workforce Development Institute Attendees about the Future of Clean Technology Training
Tampa, Fla., Jan. 28, 2014 – Greg Josefchuk, strategic programs leader for Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand®, will share best practices for advancing workforce development at the 2014 American Association of Community College Workforce Development Institute Conference on Jan. 29 – Feb. 1.
The Future of Clean Technology Training, Fourth Annual
Sustainability Education and Economic (SEED) Workshop
Josefchuk will participate in a workshop panel discussion that
will spotlight several clean industries (smart grid, building
performance, water and automotive) and innovative strategies for
course and pathway development. Participants will develop an action
plan and have the opportunity to join the Sustainability Education and
Economic (SEED) Center’s growing and popular mentoring network.
Panel discussion details:
Title: The Future of Clean Technology Training (Note: It
Affects Your College!) Fourth Annual SEED Workshop
When:
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: St. Petersburg
Ballroom 2, Conference website: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Conference website:
http://www.aacc.nche.edu/newsevents/Events/wdi/Pages/default.aspx
Super Plenary Session
Josefchuk will also participate in a two-part panel session
focused on challenges the industry faces in preparing high-quality
talent and providing real-world educational experiences. The session
also will offer perspectives from leading foundations and
organizations, including Trane, about preparing and positioning the
American workforce.
Panel discussion details:
Title: Super Plenary Session
When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 7:45
– 10 a.m.
Where: Grand Bay Ballrooms and St. Petersburg Ballroom
I, Conference website: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Conference
website: http://www.aacc.nche.edu/newsevents/Events/wdi/Pages/default.aspx
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About the Conference
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) convenes the
21st Annual Workforce Development Institute (WDI), Wednesday, Jan.
29–Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The conference
brings together education, industry, government and foundation leaders
to explore innovative and disruptive partnership opportunities to
activate economies and campuses.
About the Speaker
Greg Josefchuk is the strategic programs leader
responsible for developing key stakeholder relationships and directing
execution of strategic initiatives and programs on a national basis at
Trane. He is an accomplished professional with more than 25 years
experience in the fields of climate control, energy and the environment.
Josefchuk has served as an active board member and past-president for numerous nonprofit and trade association organizations and currently serves on the board of directors for the National Coalition for Certification Centers (NC3) and the Industry Workforce Needs Council (IWNC). He has also served on the board of directors for the Strategic Accounts Management Association (SAMA). His current responsibilities at Trane include directing the NC3 program, which is a network of schools, industry leaders, and career and technical education organizations committed to establishing national standards and developing industry-driven certification in the transportation, aviation and energy sectors. Josefchuk holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Northern Illinois University.
About Ingersoll Rand and Trane
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by
creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our
people and our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll
Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane® —work together to enhance
the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and
protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and
efficiency. Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a broad
portfolio of energy efficient heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support
and advanced control. Ingersoll Rand is a $14 billion global business
committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For
more information, visit Ingersoll Rand® or Trane®.