Reading and the Green Building Alliance will present a free session on training opportunities for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED.
As part of its Resilient Reading initiative, the city will host an interactive, virtual information session on how sustainability is shaping careers in the rapidly evolving fields of architecture, engineering, construction and building operations job market.
Focus will be on training opportunities and the benefits of earning LEED and other professional accreditation.
The program, to be presented Jan. 29 from 4 to 5 p.m., is designed for early career professionals, students and workers in the building trades.
Organizers said it will introduce the key industry trends that are driving demand for smart, sustainable, high-performance building skills and explore a range of credentialed and non-credentialed training opportunities.
The session will conclude with a question-and-answer period, giving attendees the opportunity to connect directly with the GBA education team, ask questions, and receive guidance on selecting the right training path to support individual career growth in the green building industry.
The event is part of series presented by the city in cooperation with the alliance.
The Pittsburgh-based nonprofit works with communities to create spaces that are as healthy for people as they are for the environment.
The alliance partnered with the city to provide expertise on sustainable building practices, present the series and offer free annual energy and water use assessments to building owners in Reading
To register and receive a link for the free program, visit gba.org/events.