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NYC Breaks Ground on New York Harbor School Expansion to Foster Green Careers

Mona Davids by Mona Davids
November 7, 2024
in Adams Adminstration, Metro
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams led the groundbreaking for a major expansion of the New York Harbor School on Governors Island on Thursday, November 7th. This development doubles the school’s campus size and adds new facilities, including classrooms, a gymnasium, and a competition-sized pool, all aimed at equipping students for future careers in maritime and environmental fields. Mayor Adams emphasized, “We’re laser-focused on preparing young New Yorkers for good-paying jobs of the future, and this historic expansion of the Harbor School will allow us to do just that.”

The project is part of the city’s broader “Harbor of the Future” initiative, envisioned by Adams to drive economic and environmental advancements in New York’s waterfront areas. New York City Economic Development Corporation President Andrew Kimball highlighted the school’s role, stating, “This expanded campus will build on the ongoing success of the Harbor School, and we look forward to these young people joining the workforce that will power our ‘Harbor of the Future’ and careers across the five boroughs.”

New facilities include additional lab space for hands-on technical training, aligning with the school’s focus on environmental stewardship and maritime studies. According to Nina Kubota, president of the School Construction Authority, “This expansion will enable the school to serve even more students while becoming a valuable resource for the broader community.” The project also integrates sustainability, preparing students to join the 400,000 green jobs expected in New York City by 2040.

The expansion also supports a unique curriculum that partners with the Billion Oyster Project, allowing students to work directly on marine projects fostering a sense of responsibility toward New York Harbor. Clare Newman, president of the Trust for Governors Island, remarked, “Today marks a truly exciting moment in New York City’s growth as a leader in climate solutions.” Newman highlighted that the expansion will offer transformative educational experiences for the next generation of environmental leaders.

Mayor Adams underscored the importance of such education initiatives for future job markets, noting, “Harbor School graduates will work on the wind turbines that will power 500,000 homes in our city, invent green technologies, and more.” The project enjoys strong support from local officials and educational leaders committed to fostering economic and environmental resilience.

This expansion of the Harbor School symbolizes New York City’s investment in sustainable education and workforce development, setting a model for integrating environmental stewardship into urban education.

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