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Baltimore Climate Tech+ 2025 Presents: Carverhouse Pilot Project

Baltimore Climate Tech+ 2025 http://www.BCT2025.com Carver House Pilot Project: A Model for High-Performance Workforce Development and Community Revitalization The Carver House Pilot Project is transforming workforce development in Baltimore by integrating hands-on, high-performance construction training with community revitalization efforts. This initiative, spearheaded by Requity, provides vocational students with real-world experience in masonry, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, and sustainable building practices through the rehabilitation of vacant homes. At its core, the project serves as a "training house" where students engage in work-based learning, applying their trade skills to construct and deconstruct a high-performance residential structure. This cyclical model ensures students develop technical expertise while reinforcing critical soft skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and professional accountability. The integration of NCCER-certified curriculum ensures industry-aligned training, preparing students for careers in green construction and skilled trades. Beyond workforce development, the Carver House project addresses urban blight by renovating vacant properties, creating affordable, high-efficiency housing, and fostering local economic growth. Through strategic partnerships with construction firms, trade schools, and community stakeholders, Requity is creating a scalable blueprint for sustainable workforce pipelines and neighborhood transformation. By aligning education, industry, and community needs, the Carver House pilot is not just a construction project—it’s a proof of concept for how youth training, high-performance building, and community investment can converge to create lasting impact. Elisha Johnson is a dedicated Community Engagement Specialist at Requity Foundation, a nonprofit empowering Baltimore City high-schoolers through workforce development in construction, culinary arts, and sustainability. Passionate about vocational education, food access, and community impact, Elisha leads initiatives that address housing challenges, reduce food waste, and create green spaces like Requity’s urban farm. She is also a Rekindle Fellow, a Parent and Community Advisory Board (PCAB) member, and an advocate for equitable career pathways. As the Founder and Executive Director, Michael steers Requity's mission and vision while efficiently managing the team and daily operations. Leveraging his diverse background in manufacturing, finance, education, and entrepreneurship, he channels resources and sustainable initiatives to communities grappling with systemic disinvestment and historical discriminatory policies. Michael holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Northwestern University.