OUR MISSION IS TO: provide job training, and encourage practices which lead to increased environmental responsibility, and healthy, self-sufficient lifestyles.
Providing Job Training
Workforce Center approved training classes in OSHA; photovoltaics, and Mastering Instructional Skills
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Encouraging Environmental Responsibility
Energy efficiency initiatives for small business in partnership with the Governor's Energy Office
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STI developed the "Main Street Energy Efficiency Initiative". This program helped 8 small businesses in Idaho Springs save money on their utility bills by reducing their carbon footprint. See who's participating and learn more here...
STI also held "STI's Biggest Loser Contest". Small businesses compete to reduce their carbon footprint by using less electricity and gas. Congratulations to Ben Moore of The Lodge of the Rockies at 15th and Colorado and to John Young of the Mitchell White Residences for Seniors for conserving the most electricity! Congratulations to Ken Reid of Idaho Springs Treasures for reducing consumption of therms! See who else participated and get details here. Sustainability Workshops - usually free, always fun. Hands on learning. Get details here. Energy conservation in the schools... learn more here |
Community Garden
Our community garden is a shared garden. Participants share by buying shares or by working the garden. The garden also donates shares to Loaves & Fishes in Idaho Springs. Learn more here....
Meet STI's board members here....
Sustainable Technology Institute is a trade name of Opportunities Through Education, a 501C3, non-profit organization. STI is also approved by the State of Colorado as a NW Enterprise Zone Project.
