NM Green: Advancing Sustainable Construction Technology Education

在绿色建筑技术以及可持续设计和可持续建筑技术领域，越来越需要更多的技术人员。随着绿色建筑工作的增长，挑战在于教育当地劳动力获得并成功从事这些工作所需的知识和技能。新墨西哥州大学和中央新墨西哥州社区学院将在该项目上合作，开发（1）绿色建筑技术证书课程，为学生提供必要的技能，从而促进劳动力发展，（2）学生参加实习计划和双学分课程的途径（高中和大学学分），以及（3）外展和辅导工作，使代表性不足的学生接触STEM领域，特别是建筑技术和工程。有了一个强有力的评估计划，该项目将产生新的知识所需的技能和面临的挑战，在教育绿色建筑技术人员。新墨西哥州大学和中央新墨西哥州社区学院教师的合作团队将致力于实施与绿色建设和可持续发展相关的学术经验。 超过400名学生将受到影响。 其中一个关键的交付成果将是为代表性不足的学生开发实习，推广，招聘和指导模式。所获得的知识将与其他专注于绿色建筑技术和可持续性的机构分享。

There is a growing need for more technicians in the area of green construction technology as well as sustainable design and sustainable construction techniques. With growth in green construction jobs, the challenge is on educating the local workforce with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain and succeed in these jobs. The University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College will collaborate on this project resulting in the development of (1) a certificate program in green construction technologies to provide students with the necessary skills that lead to workforce development, (2) a pathway for students to participate in an internship program and dual credit courses (high school and college credit), and (3) outreach and mentoring efforts to expose underrepresented students to STEM fields, specifically construction technology and engineering. With a strong evaluation plan, the project will generate new knowledge about the skillset needed and the challenges faced in educating green construction technicians. The collaborative team of University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College faculty will work to implement academic experiences relevant to green construction and sustainability. Over 400 students will be impacted. One of the key deliverables will be developing a model for internships, outreach, recruitment, and mentoring for underrepresented students. The knowledge gained will be shared with other institutions that have a focus on green construction technology and sustainability.