It takes a village
We know that a sustainable future is possible only through meaningful collaboration. We are proud to work with organizations and individuals who share our values. From small, local businesses to globally recognized institutions - we work with leaders across industries to develop innovative ways to build a low-carbon, circular economy through research, capacity building, or advisory roles.
Some examples of our current partners and associated programs below.
Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
In 2022, Dr. Zilberbrant provided seed money to support individuals to attend training in Sustainable Infrastructure and become members of CSCE. The goal was to support individuals facing financial barriers to attain a credential and connect to a broader network for career opportunities with 8 individuals sponsored in the first year. The program is now administered by CSCE Hamilton-Niagara and accepting applications to support more individuals.
Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program
In partnership with the Sustainable Technology Evaluation Program (STEP), we offer the opportunity for professionals and students to complete individual courses focused on the design, construction, and maintenance of engineered green infrastructure.
Additionally, Beyond21 Academy and STEP work together to offer the subsidized Low-Impact Development and Climate Resilience program with the W Booth School at McMaster University.
Long Point Eco-Adventures
At Beyond21 Academy, we are passionate about growing the opportunity for experiential, impact-based education. Our friends at Long Point Eco-Adventures (LPEA) in St. William's, Ontario, share our passion. LPEA was the host for the inaugural offering of the Carbon Sequestration & Nature-Based Solutions course in May 2023. We are working with LPEA to further expand the opportunity for their sustainable forest as well as embarking on research with graduate students from McMaster University to establish carbon mitigation and sequestration opportunities for the resort to drive towards carbon neutrality.
W Booth School @ McMaster University
Beyond21 Academy works in partnership with McMaster University’s W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology to deliver relevant and practical sustainability training to students and working professionals.
Specializing in circular economy and climate change, participants can complete online (synchronous) or in-person training to earn a microcredential from the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology.
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
In 2020, Dr. Zilberbrant developed the first online course in Circular Economy for the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). A global organization, based in Washington D.C., ISI’s worked is rooted in support of sustainable infrastructure development through the recognized ENVISION rating systems – allowing for a systematic approach of assessment and verifying the sustainable in projects. Beyond21 Academy works closely with ISI to offer both the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) designation through the McMaster University Sustainable Infrastructure: Design & Engineering micro-credential as well as the required credential maintenance hours for existing ENV SPs.
Canadore College
Beyond21 Academy works in partnership with Canadore College to connect our learners the unique Northern Ontario setting of Canadore's 460-acres sustainably managed forest.
Focusing on the intersection of circular economy, biomimicry and climate action - the unique training program is offered for the first time in 2024.
