KeyBank Foundation Invests $750,000 to Help Launch Green Jobs Initiative in Indianapolis

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[{"type":"text","content":"Grant funds will be used to prepare residents for in-demand jobs in the green economy","length":85,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / Today, the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $750,000 in the IndyEast Economic Mobility District to support the launch of the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative. The initiative will prepare residents of the IEMD which spans Indianapolis' near eastside, southeast and Martindale-Brightwood neighborhoods for high-demand, living-wage careers in the green economy.","length":432,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Participants enrolled in the program will receive industry-recognized training, certifications and career placement support. The program is being delivered via a partnership with three community-based organizations: John Boner Neighborhood Centers (JBNC), Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) and Southeast Community Services (SECS). SECS will be the coordinator of the training programs across all three neighborhoods, while all three community organizations will provide wraparound services including career coaching, financial coaching and income supports through the Centers for Working Families (CWF) model.","length":611,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Over the next three years, 100 residents facing barriers to employment, including those who are underemployed, formerly justice-involved or without formal postsecondary education, will enroll in the full training and certification program. Participants will receive training in areas such as energy auditing, asbestos and lead abatement, solar installation, and environmental remediation - all of which are rapidly growing fields in Indiana.","length":441,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""KeyBank's investment in the IndyEast Economic Mobility District is a game-changer for our neighborhoods, connecting residents to sustainable, in-demand careers and strengthening our local economy," said James Taylor, CEO of the John Boner Neighborhood Centers. "Together with Southeast Community Services and Edna Martin Christian Center, we are creating pathways to prosperity through the Green Jobs Workforce Initiative. This effort is about more than training - it's about opportunity and long-term stability for families. By preparing residents for s...

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