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Community College Partnership Program

The Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program (CCPP) has impacted educational pathways for students across North America by providing financial support and industry mentorship.

Launched in 2021, the program aims to donate up to $15 million by the end of 2026 to enhance access to educational programs in HVAC, fire, security and digital disciplines. Through renewable grants, Johnson Controls collaborates with community colleges to expand educational programs, equipping students with skills needed for careers. 

The program has supported 30 community colleges to date. Employees of Johnson Controls serve as volunteer educators and student mentors, providing advice and real-world experience.

Cohort One: 2021-22 school year Cohort Two: 2022-23 school year Cohort Three: 2023-2024 school year
1. Camden County
College		 1. Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology,
Boston, Mass. 		1. Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario,
Canada
2. Community College of Baltimore 2. North Seattle College, Seattle, Wash. 2. Gateway Community College, Phoenix, Arizona
3. Essex County College,
Newark, N.J.		 3. Valencia College, Orlando,
Fla.		 3. Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
4. Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Atlanta, Ga. 4. British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, British Columbia 4. Houston Community College-Central College, Houston, Texas
5. Henry Ford Community College, Detroit, Mich. 5. Dakota County Technical College,
St. Paul, Minn.		 5. Salt Lake Community College,
Salt Lake City, Utah
6. Kennedy King College,
Chicago, Ill.		 6. Community College of Allegheny
County, Pa.		 6. Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg, South Carolina
7. Lone Star College, Houston,
Texas		 7. Honolulu Community College, Honolulu,
Hawaii		 7. Trident Technical College, North Charleston, South Carolina
8. Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, Wis. 8. Midlands Technical College,
Columbia, S.C.		 8. University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton, Morrilton, Arkansas
9. Montgomery College, Rockville, MD 9. Laney/Peralta College, Oakland, Calif. 9. University of Hawaii-Maui Campus, Kahului, Hawaii
10. Suffolk College,
Selden, N.Y.		 10. Los Rios, Sacramento,
Calif.		 10. Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Katie McGinty, vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer

“At Johnson Controls, we strive to provide students with valuable insights, mentorship and knowledge to empower them to move forward with a successful career in building technology. We will continue steering our efforts and initiatives toward preparing the next generation for a rewarding and family sustaining career path that will have a lasting impact on the future of green buildings and our planet.”

– Katie McGinty, vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer, Johnson Controls

 

Map containing the names of the community college parternship program recipients

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