Bronx Green Jobs Center

Creating Career Paths to a Green Economy for the Bronx

Fordham University has convened a coalition of community, industry, and higher education partners to launch the Bronx Green Jobs Center, the new home for a pioneering initiative designed to serve as a vital bridge connecting local talent to New York’s rapidly expanding green economy.

This first-of-its-kind green economy hub will deliver best-in-class job training, employment services, and support for aspiring entrepreneurs in sustainable industries, helping community members access good-paying jobs in innovative and high-demand fields that are shaping the future.

Doors will open in Fall 2026, turning a vacant former industrial building along bustling East Fordham Road in the Bronx into a state-of-the-art facility.

Rendering of a classroom in the Bronx Green Jobs Center with students working on a solar panel

Rendering of the exterior facade of the Bronx Green Jobs Center
^{Rendering of the exterior of the new Bronx Green Jobs Center on Fordham Road}

Opportunity and Innovation on Fordham Road

Renovation is now underway in the vacant former industrial building at 585 East Fordham Road to transform the over 12,000 square feet of space into a state-of-the-art facility featuring:

Modern workspace and labs for hands-on training
Green economy entrepreneurship center
Event space capable of hosting up to 200 guests
Streetside café offering locally produced goods

The Future of Sustainability in New York

Here's an exciting look at the future Bronx Green Jobs Center! Set to open in Fall 2026. this state-of-the-art facility will offer over 12,000 square feet of modern workspace, hands-on training labs for green jobs, streetside cafe, and community event space.

Meeting Green Market Demand

172,000+ Projected new clean energy jobs in New York State

48% Projected job growth for solar panel installers

8% Projected annual growth rate for green economy jobs in NYC, twice the rate for overall employment

New York’s green economy is experiencing substantial expansion with significant growth projected through 2030, presenting opportunity for local workforce development. The center is specifically designed to support learners seeking to gain practical experience and earn certifications in high-demand green occupations such as: