From Groundbreaking to Blueprint: A Strategic Session for the Bronx Green Jobs Center

Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: McShane 303, Fordham University

This convening marks the first gathering following the July 10 groundbreaking of the Bronx Green Jobs Center. Designed as a strategic planning session, it offers a unique opportunity to co-create the vision and operational strategies for a successful Fall 2026 launch. Together, participants will shape key areas of development including organizational planning, curriculum design, career pathways, fundraising approaches, and community engagement strategies.

12:00 PM – Lunch Served

12:15 PM – Welcome Remarks
Travis Proulx, Vice President for External Affairs, Fordham University

12:30 PM – Keynote Address
Eric C. Henry, Bronx Native, Government Affairs & Public Policy Leade
Title: Grounded in the Bronx, Built for the Future

12:40 PM – Updates from Working Group Chairs

1:00 PM – Bronx Leadership Panel
 Title: Designing for Equity and Impact
 Moderator: Rep. Emérita Torres, Assemblymember,  NYS Assembly 85th District
 Panelists:

2:00 PM – Proven Pathways: Lessons from Workforce Centers
Dr. Robin Cole Jr., Vice President for Economic & Workforce Development and Career Technical Education, Monroe Community College (FWD Center)

2:30 PM – Designing the Core
Breakout Brainstorming Sessions

3:30 PM – Conclusion & Interactive Art Exercise
Mural co-creation by Tijay Mohammed, Bronx-based artist
Theme: Pathways to Decarbonization for NYC
Attendees will be invited to contribute to the collaborative piece.