Emerson Partners with FSG to deliver GreenApple™ Labs Training
Published on : Thursday 12-12-2019
Students in an FSG classroom participate in GreenApple Labs, a hands-on curriculum series designed to give students the necessary skillsets to become an electrician.
Rockford, Ill., USA – Industry experts estimate the US needs 500,000 electricians to fulfil the growing construction demands. To alleviate the skills gap, Emerson's Greenlee business is working with electrical contractor FSG to integrate GreenApple Labs curriculum into its free training program. FSG recently opened its Dallas, San Antonio and Austin locations, where more than 150 students attended the event to advance their trade career.
Students in an FSG classroom participate in GreenApple Labs, a hands-on curriculum series designed to give students the necessary skillsets to become an electrician. This is one of nine FSG learning centres across the US that utilise training from GreenApple Labs, the National Center for Construction Education and Research, and on-the-job training.
Students in an FSG classroom participate in GreenApple Labs, a hands-on curriculum series designed to give students the necessary skillsets to become an electrician. This is one of nine FSG learning centres across the US that utilise training from GreenApple Labs, the National Center for Construction Education and Research, and on-the-job training.
"GreenApple Labs is a natural fit with our program," said Cory Bruner, director of risk management for FSG. "The partnership brings a professional classroom setting into an FSG training site, giving the apprentice the ability to learn how to use a tool in the classroom and then apply the technique to their on-the-job learning opportunity."
"We are proud to partner with FSG and others to inspire and train people who want to pursue a career in the trades," said Paul McAndrew, vice president and general manager of Greenlee, Emerson. "GreenApple Labs is about providing training to students in the classroom ensuring they are ready to work when they arrive on the job."