Paul Smith’s College has received a $999,991 grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) Forest Economy Program, a federal-state initiative that strengthens the evolving forest economy across northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The award will help Paul Smith’s College launch its Troops to Timber (T2T) workforce initiative, preparing veterans, military families, and other jobseekers for skilled careers in forestry, logging, arboriculture, and forest management.
“We are deeply grateful for the steadfast support of New York’s federal delegation, including Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, whose leadership has been instrumental in advancing investments and workforce initiatives across the North Country,” said Dan Kelting, President of Paul Smith’s College. “This award recognizes that rural colleges like Paul Smith’s College are essential to turning those investments into real results by creating accessible training pathways, preparing skilled workers, and helping build stronger, more resilient communities across the North Country.”
Partnering to Advance And Drive Innovation on Sustainability and the Environment (PARADISE)
This project unites Hawai‘i Pacific University, Paul Smith’s College, and the University of the Virgin Islands to address challenges faced by geographically isolated "islanded" communities.