Hometown Connection Creates High-Tech Career Pathway for Local Students
Automated Logic and the Laurel Institutes are partnering together to help build a new generation of HVAC technicians while outfitting campuses in three states with the latest technology in building automation systems. Automated Logic, a leading provider of innovative building-management solutions, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
The partnership is part of Carrier’s TechVantage Initiative, which involves hiring 1,000 service technicians in the United States and providing additional training to over 100,000 Carrier and Carrier partner HVAC technicians within five years. Carrier is forming strategic alliances with vocational and technical institutes across the country to support the initiative and prepare technicians for cutting-edge HVAC solutions.
The automation partnership will outfit all of the Laurel campuses with lab systems, kiosks and displays that will allow students to learn how to install, build, and troubleshoot the latest technology facility automation controls. These control systems efficiently regulate commercial HVAC, electrical, and other large facility mechanical systems. The correlation to Laurel’s existing Electrical Technology, HVAC and Computer networking programs will allow students to work on the latest upgrades in building automation. In addition to the equipment allocation, ALC will train Laurel faculty, offer field trips to ALC facilities and training, embed curriculum into Laurel’s coursework, and provide dedicated employment opportunities to Laurel students.
Making this partnership possible is a hometown personal connection and friendship between the two leaders of these organizations. Andrew Bierer, President of Automated Logic Corporation and Douglas Decker, both grew up in Fayette County and are 2001 Alumni of Uniontown Area High School. Remaining close friends since their time at UAHS, the two have continued to work closely together in various professional functions and charitable endeavors, including serving on the board of the Fayette County Imagination Library Chapter.
‘Together, we have created an energizing and welcoming environment to help students feel at home while learning the high-tech automation skills that can help change their future. With the Automated Logic/Laurel partnership, students can get on an advanced track to go from Fayette County to anywhere in the world with the global opportunities offered through ALC’s expanding network,’ says Bierer, President of Automated Logic Corporation.
“The cutting-edge technology that ALC will be equipping our schools, teachers and students with will allow our graduates to be among the most well-prepared automation graduates not only in this region but throughout the country. The technology that ALC brings to the table is among the very best.” Decker says.
The partnership between Carrier and Laurel includes:
– Laurel campuses being outfitted with Automated Logic control systems to efficiently regulate commercial HVAC, electrical and other large facility mechanical systems,
– Exclusive employment opportunities for Laurel students.“With the Automated Logic – Laurel partnership, students can go from their campus to anywhere in the world with the global reach of Carrier and Automated Logic,” said Andy Bierer, Managing Director, Automated Logic. “With the foundational knowledge gained from Laurel programs, coupled with the access to Carrier’s world-class equipment, training and facilities, these students will be well-prepared for an exciting career in some fast-growing industries.”
About Automated Logic: Automated Logic Corporation provides innovative building management solutions that maximize energy efficiency and sustainable building operation while ensuring comfort. Its intuitive products control and monitor building functions such as heating, air conditioning and lighting for commercial office, education, health care, government and data center markets through a global network of independent dealers and North American branch offices. Automated Logic is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. For more information, visit www.automatedlogic.com
About Carrier Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier is a world leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy-efficient products, building controls and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and food service customers. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. For more information, visit https://www.carrier.com/
About Laurel: Founded in 1985 as Laurel Technical Institute is a private, post-secondary, specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with five locations throughout Western Pennsylvania, South Carolina and North Central West Virginia. Laurel is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and awarded ‘Essential Workforce Skills (EWS) Level II’ credentialing; Laurel has over 525 current students and 5,800 alumni across approximately 20 different AST/B Degree and Diploma programs. These programs are focused on high-demand occupational classifications such as skilled trades, health care, and technology. Learn more at laurel.edu.