Energy Innovation Center Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
PITTSBURGH — A remarkable example of building reuse and historic restoration, a Pittsburgh state-of-the-art green building has successfully met the goal of achieving a high level LEED Platinum certification. The 200,000 square-foot Energy Innovation Center (EIC), which hosts trade apprenticeship programs, energy-related technology labs for five universities, co-working facilities, and other production, design, and workspaces […]
Three Rivers WIB awarded $400K Strategic Innovation Grant in collaboration with UPMC and the Energy Innovation Center
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry awarded 14 groups $4 million in Strategic Innovation Grants to support the commonwealth’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined State Plan. The grants support Governor Wolf’s vision of “jobs that pay, schools that teach, and government that works” by encouraging creativity and innovation in workforce development depicted […]
Inaugural STEAM-abration Event
A day long, free community event celebrating all things STEAM! An event where families and children of all ages can experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Visit exhibits by: When: Saturday August 20th, 2016 Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm Location: Energy Innovation Center Main Lot 1435 Bedford Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Telephone: 412.482.3340 Email: thecitizensciencelab@gmail.com REGISTER FOR FREE […]
EIC Happenings July 2016
In this Newsletter: The EIC hosted the US African American Chamber of Commerce, the EIC graduated its first Building Trades Training Class (details inside), the EIC hosted the Canadian US Consulate, and so much more!…
EIC Open House and Free Workshops
Presented by CCAC Workforce Development CCAC now provides state-of-the-industry educational programs in the newly built Energy Innovation Center (EIC)—a LEED Platinum certified facility located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Uptown neighborhood. Join us on Friday, April 22 for an Open House event and the following free workshops: 8:30 AM–9:15 AM Teambuilding—an Interactive Exercise 9:15 AM–10:00 AM Creating […]
Etsy wants to link designers with Pittsburgh manufacturing firms
Etsy, the online marketplace for crafters and artisans, is seeking small manufacturers in the Pittsburgh region to help its million-plus sellers and designers grow their enterprises. The Brooklyn, N.Y.-based e-commerce site on Tuesday invited local craft businesses, small manufacturers and economic development groups who might assist them in forming partnerships to the Energy Innovation Center […]
Pitt building lab space in Energy Innovation Center
As Western Pennsylvania becomes a growing cell of energy research and innovation, its nucleus is taking shape in a refurbished vo-tech school in the Hill District. The Energy Innovation Center, housed in the former Connelley Trade School along Bedford Avenue, has positioned itself as a collaborative space for private industry, universities and foundations to work […]