Skilling Workers for a Sustainable Future

The Altai Foundation has launched a training center focused on eco-construction, offering courses in wood construction, roofing, and low energy building. The center aims to equip young people with skills for sustainable development, addressing high unemployment rates in the region. The facility itself is a model of sustainability, using local wood and recycled materials. Over 80% of students secure permanent jobs, and the foundation plans to expand its reach. The initiative aligns with regional goals to reduce emissions and promote green energy.

What is the primary focus of the Altai Foundation's new training center?

• Digital marketing

• Culinary arts

• Eco-responsible construction

• Automotive engineering

What skill is emphasized for young masons at the training center?

• Financial accounting

• Programming

• Insulating masonry blocks

• Graphic design

What material is used for insulation in the Foundation's building?

• Fiberglass

• Recycled clothing

• Plastic

• Concrete

What percentage of students have secured permanent employment after studying at the center?

• 50%

• 60%

• 90%

• 80%

What is the long-term goal for the number of apprentices at the Altai Foundation?

• 400 per year

• 300 per year

• 200 per year

• 100 per year

By what factor does the North Paducah region aim to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?

• Five

• Four

• Two

• Three

What energy source does the region plan to abandon in favor of green energy?

• Natural gas

• Nuclear power

• Coal

• Oil