Daniel Castro
About Daniel Castro
Daniel Castro is an Employment and Retention Specialist at The HOPE Program in Bronx, New York, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in workforce development, energy efficiency auditing, and youth counseling.
Work at The HOPE Program
Daniel Castro has served as an Employment / Retention Specialist at The HOPE Program since 2017. In this role, he focuses on workforce development, helping individuals secure and maintain employment. His work emphasizes community engagement and philanthropy, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting underserved populations in the Bronx, New York.
Previous Experience in Workforce Development
Before his current position, Daniel worked as a Program Assistant for the NYSERDA Green Jobs - Green New York initiative at The HOPE Program from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles include serving as an Energy Efficiency Auditor at ICF International from 2015 to 2016, where he gained experience in energy efficiency auditing, and as a Youth Counselor at Manhattan Youth from 2013 to 2014.
Background in Youth Counseling
Daniel has a significant background in youth counseling, having worked for eight years at Kingswood Camp for Boys from 2011 to 2019. His experience in this area reflects a long-term commitment to supporting and mentoring young individuals, fostering their personal and social development.
Education and Expertise in Environmental Stewardship
Daniel studied at Sustainable South Bronx, completing the Bronx Environmental Stewardship Training for Buildings. He focused on the Green Collar Industry and achieved a certification in Building Operations and Maintenance in 2013. This education underpins his expertise in environmental stewardship and aligns with his professional roles in energy efficiency.