Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Bronx Green Jobs Center is a new green economy training and resource hub in the Bronx being developed by Fordham University in close collaboration with community partners. Its mission is to connect Bronx residents with training, resources, and career opportunities in New York's growing green economy. It will offer job training, employment services, and support for green economy entrepreneurs.

  • The center will be located at 585 East Fordham Road in the Bronx. This former industrial site is currently being renovated to house the center's facilities.

  • The center is projected to open in Fall 2026.

  • The Bronx Green Jobs Center is designed to provide best-in-class job training in high-demand green occupations such as solar panel installation, energy efficiency technologies, and urban agriculture. The center will also offer employment services to help connect participants with job opportunities, as well as support for aspiring green economy entrepreneurs.

  • The Bronx Green Jobs Center is a first-of-its-kind green economy hub led by Fordham University, deeply informed by a broad coalition of community partners. It represents a significant investment in the Bronx community to provide hands-on training in a state-of-the-art facility. Its focus on connecting local talent directly to the growing green economy and fostering green entrepreneurship sets it apart.

  • The Bronx Green Jobs Center is primarily focused on serving the Bronx community. Specific eligibility criteria for individual programs are currently being developed in close collaboration with community partners and industry experts to ensure they meet local needs and industry demands. More details will be announced closer to the center's opening.

  • These areas were selected based on projections for significant job growth in New York City and New York State's green economy. Data from the NYC Economic Development Corporation and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate strong current and projected hiring demand in these specific sectors. The Bronx Green Jobs Center aims to equip residents with skills directly relevant to these high-growth fields.

  • This initiative is a key part of Fordham's commitment to strengthening its connections with the Bronx community and contributing to its economic and environmental future. The University is leveraging its resources, community connections, and expertise to establish and support the center in close partnership with Bronx community stakeholders. Fordham University is leading site development, partnership formation, and funding with a $14 million investment.

  • Yes. Fordham University is actively engaging prospective partners across various sectors, working to convene key stakeholders from higher education, the employer community, organized labor, community and faith-based organizations, and the environmental justice field. These collaborations will be crucial in shaping and delivering the center's programs and services effectively.

  • Fordham is working in close collaboration with community partners to ensure the center meets the needs of Bronx residents. More details on community engagement opportunities and ways to learn about the center's progress will be shared as the development continues.

  • A core component of the Bronx Green Jobs Center is providing employment services to connect participants with employment opportunities that lead to career pathways within the green economy. Fordham is working in close collaboration with employer partners and organized labor to understand workforce needs and facilitate job placement opportunities for program graduates.

  • Yes, the renovated site at 585 East Fordham Road is planned to include a welcoming event space that can host community gatherings and a streetside café stocked with locally produced goods, which will be accessible to the public.