Johnson Controls celebrated National Skilled Trades Day by confirming a second cohort of schools receiving funding as part of its Community College Partnership Program. Last year, Johnson Controls agreed to fund $15 million over the span of five years to help support the community college’s HVAC, fire, security and digital academic programs.

Johnson Controls continues show its commitment and dedication to the skilled trades by providing workforce development programs amidst a national trade workforce shortage, helping to build the next generation of green-minded skilled workers. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sat down with Mike Schade, vice president of Human Resources for Johnson Controls, Building Solutions North America, about the company’s Community College Partnership Program and what’s next.