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ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

Updated December 17, 2018 (*** = updated and new entries)

EPA Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grantees funded in 2016, 2017, and 2018 submitted their program information to include:

• Graduation dates • Number of graduates seeking employment • Certificates and certifications students will possess upon graduation • Life skills taught

This document is a compilation of their information. The purpose of this document is to assist employers in finding workers with the specific credentials needed for employment. Numbers are approximate. For further information about a program, contact the person listed. Should you need to update your organization’s information in this document, please email Bruce Diamond at [email protected].

Job training programs are listed first in alphabetical order by state, followed by cities within each state. In this update, the following states are included:

Alabama page 2 Montana page 22

Alaska page 3 Nevada page 23

Arkansas page 5 New Mexico page 24

California page 6 New York page 25

Connecticut page 11 North Carolina page 30

Delaware page 12 Oregon page 31

Florida page 13 Pennsylvania page 32

Illinois page 15 Puerto Rico Page 36

Louisiana page 16 Rhode Island page 37

Maryland page 17 Washington page 38

Massachusetts page 18 Wisconsin page 40

Missouri page 19

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ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM

Organization: Lawson State Community College *** 3060 Wilson Road Birmingham, AL 35221 www.lawsonstate.edu

Most recent year to receive EPA funding:

2016

Contact(s): Debra Love, 205.540.2806, [email protected]

Graduation information: 2018 July 24: 17 graduates 2019 (projected) Contact for information.

Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:

Brownfields 101

Environmental Justice Training

HAZWOPER 40-hour

First Aid/CPR

Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)

Environmental Sampling

OSHA 10-hour

NIMS—Levels 100, 200, 700, and 800

Mold Awareness

Asbestos Worker 32 Hour

Forklift Training

Additional life skills and student services provided:

Ready To Work Skills -- Curriculum Includes: Computer Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Money Smart, Job Acquisition Skills, Operations, Workplace Behavior and Basic Education

ACT National Career Readiness(National)

Alabama Certified Worker(State)

http://www.lawsonstate.edu/


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ALASKA

ANCHORAGE

Organization: Alaska Forum *** PO Box 212409 Anchorage, AK 99521-2409 www.akforum.com

Most recent year to receive EPA funding

2016

Contact(s): Meg Burgett, 907.202.9612, [email protected]

Graduation information 2018 May 3: 15 graduates May 19: 12 graduates 2019 (projected) May 30: 30 graduates

Certificates & technical curriculum supported by EPA

HAZWOPER 40 hr

Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead

OSHA General Industry Outreach 10 hr

Confined Space Entry

First Aid and CPR

Hazardous Materials Awareness

ICS 100 - 400

Additional life skills and

student services provided

Job placement assistance.

http://www.akforum.com/

http://www.akforum.com/

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ANCHORAGE Organization: Zender Environmental Health and Research Group ***

400 D Street, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 www.zendergroup.org


FY18

Contact(s): Lynn Zender, 907.277.2111, [email protected] April Reed-McCoy, 907.717.4754, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

April: 13 graduates 2019 (projected) April: up to 18 seats - in recruitment phase at this time


Universal Refrigerant Recovery Tech [section 608]

OSHA Forklift Operation Standard

40 HR HAZWOPER [OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120]

CPR/FIRST AID [American Heart Assoc.]

OSHA Confined Space Entry [29 CFR 1910.146]

OSHA 10 HR Construction Safety [29 CFR 1926]

Rural Alaska Landfill Operator [AK Solid Waste Assoc.]

Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Lead

National Incident Management System 100 and 200

State of Alaska Qualified Soil and Water Sampler Training, State Cert

DOT HazMat Regulations, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin. [49 CFR Part 172]

Boating Safety [Boat US Foundation]

Community Spill Response, UAF Course Credit

Solid and Hazardous Waste, UAF Course Credit

GIS Basics, Completion Cert

OSHA Hazard Community Certification Additional life skills and student services provided:

Contact for information.

http://www.zendergroup.org/

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ARKANSAS CAMDEN Organization: City of Camden

206 Van Buren Street NE Camden, AR 71701 www.camden.ar.gov www.sautech.edu/aeta


2014

Contact(s): Amy Perrin, 870.836.6436, [email protected]

Randy Harper, 870.574.4550, [email protected] Graduation information: Contact for information. Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:

20 certificates, 1 state license (3 additional state licenses available if student goes to work at a regulated facility that requires the license), 2 national training cards, 1 national training certificate

CPR/First Aid

Chemical Safety Awareness

Underground Storage Tank Leak Prevention

Innovated and Alternative Treatment Technologies

Environmental Sampling and Analysis

Green Technologies: Innovated and Alternative Treatment Technologies

OSHA 30-hour General Industry

40-hour HAZWOPER (Waste Site Worker)


Environmental Spill Response

DOT Hazardous Waste Transportation

Environmental Site Assessment (Phases 1 and II)

Stormwater Management

Asbestos Worker

Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP)

Solid Waste Management

Material Recovery and Recycling

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technologies

Municipal Wastewater Technologies

Soil and Groundwater Remediation Additional life skills and student services provided:


http://www.camden.ar.gov/

http://www.sautech.edu/aeta

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CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES Organization: Los Angeles Conservation Corps ***

1020 S Fickett Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 www.lacorps.org

Mailing address: PO Box 861658 Los Angeles, CA 90086-1658


2018

Contact(s): Denise Haynes, 323.224.2550, ext. 532, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

August: 8 graduates 2019 (projected) March: 15 graduates August: 15 graduates 2020 (projected) March: 15 graduates September: 15 graduates


HAZWOPER

CPR/first aid/AED

Asbestos worker

Job site safety

Lead worker

Lead renovation/repair/painting

Mold remediation

Confined space entry

Solar photovoltaic installation

Drone piloting for surveying and sampling Additional life skills and student services provided:

Job readiness/life skills (soft skills) training

Barrier removal

Transition assistance (job placement)

http://www.lacorps.org/

http://www.lacorps.org/

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OAKLAND Organization: Cypress Mandela Training Center, Inc. ***

977 66th Avenue Oakland, CA 94621 www.cypressmandela.org


2018

Contact(s): Art Shanks, 510.421.8847, [email protected] Eric Shanks, 510.208.7354, [email protected] Graduation Information: 2018

March 1: 45 graduates July 19: 45 graduates December 13: 37 graduates 2019 (projected) May 9: 50 graduates September 19: 50 graduates


Certificates & Technical curriculum supported by the EPA include

10 Hour OSHA & Introduction to EPA

Waste Site Worker Health & Safety (40 Hr. HAZWOPER)

Confined Space Awareness

Asbestos Awareness

Injury & Illness Prevention Awareness

Hazard Communication Right to know

Ergonomic Hazards

Mold Awareness & Inspection

Underground Storage Tanks Leak Prevention Awareness

Green Infrastructure Maintenance & Waste Water Oper.

Hazardous Material Training Awareness Additional life skills and student services provided:

Supplemental training not funded through the EPA:

NCCER Curriculum (The National Center for Construction Education & Research)

MC3 Curriculum (Multi-Craft Core Curriculum)

Time Management

Sexual Harassment in the workplace

Financial Literacy

Parenting

Chemical Dependency

Nutrition

Toxic Relationships

http://www.cypressmandela.org/

http://www.cypressmandela.org/


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PITTSBURG Organization: Pittsburg Power Company

Future Build Program 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us


2018

Contact(s): Merl Craft, 925.382.7074, [email protected]

Gerry Dunbar, 831.566.3514, [email protected] Graduation Information: (dates & number of grads)

May 2018 & November 2018 – 40 grads

Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA

Sixteen-week training program (full-time) that results in the following certificates and a completion certificate from the Home Builder’s Institute

Photovoltaic 1

All Terrain Forklift

OSHA 10-hour

HAZWOPER 40-hour

Emergency Response

Refinery Safety Orientation

Traffic Control

Confined Spaces

TWIC

CPR/First Aid Additional life skills and

student services provided: Scaffolding

HBI Construction Technology

Financial Planning

http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/

http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/

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RICHMOND Organization: City of Richmond

330 25th Street Richmond, CA 94804 www.richmondworks.org


2017

Contact(s): Fred Lucero, 510.621.1562, [email protected] Graduation information March, July, November 2017—70 graduates Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:

40-hour HAZWOPER

Confined Space

10-hour OSHA

Forklift/Warehouse Training

Traffic Control

First Aid/CPR

RSO (BATC Card)

Emergency Response

Asbestos/Lead

Solar One Training (optional) Additional life skills and student services provided:

Nine-week pre-apprentice certification. This certification allows student direct entry into the following trades: carpenter, laborer, dry waller, and iron worker.

http://www.richmondworks.org/

http://www.richmondworks.org/

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SAN FRANCISCO Organization: Hunters Point Family

1800 Oakdale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 www.hunterspointfamily.org


2016

Contact(s): Melody Daniel, 415.822.8894, [email protected] Phillip Bounds, 415.822.8894, [email protected] Graduation information: May 2018—10 graduates

October 2017—15 graduates April 2017—12 graduates


40-hour HAZWOPER

HazMat

Confined Space

Mold Awareness

Asbestos Abatement

Lead Worker

CPR Additional life skills and student services provided:

Case Management

Barrier Removal Services

Employment Placement

Employment Retention

http://www.hunterspointfamily.org/

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CONNECTICUT WATERBURY Organization: Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board ***

249 Thomaston Avenue Waterbury, CT 06702 www.nrwib.org


2016

Contact(s): Joe Diorio, 203.569.7463 ext.434, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

January - 9 graduates August - 12 graduates November - 9 graduates December - 10 graduates 2019 (projected) N/A


40-hour HAZWOPER

OSHA 30-hour Construction

Lead Renovator Initial (LRRP) in accordance to 40 CFR Part 745.225

Introduction to Above/Underground Storage Tanks

Deconstruction


32-hour Lead Abatement Initial Worker Training and state of Connecticut Licensing

32-hour Asbestos Worker Initial Training and State of Connecticut Licensing

Respiratory Health Certification to work Additional life skills and student services provided:

Sufficient training and health certification to be employed in the environmental remediation and construction industries. Resumes are provided along with job placement services. With asbestos and lead state licensing and HAZWOPER certification, entry level work is often available and leads to long-term employment.

http://www.nrwib.org/

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DELAWARE WILMINGTON Organization Name West End Neighborhood House ***

710 N. Lincoln Street Wilmington, DE 19805 www.westendnh.org

Most recent year to receive EPA funding

2018.

Contact(s) Julie Bieber, [email protected]

Marlo Edwards, 302.658.4171, [email protected] Graduation information 2018

April 9: 8 graduates October 19: 14 graduates 2019 (projected) Spring 2019: 17 Graduates Fall 2019: 17 Graduates


OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER

OSHA Confined Space Entry

Forklift Operation

Scissors Lift

Aerial Lift and Mobile Scaffolding Basics

Mold Remediation

Asbestos Worker

Lead RRP

Soil Sampling Additional life skills and student services provided

Job Readiness Employability Skills

Customer Services

FEMA

www.westendnh.org



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FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE Organization: Florida State College at Jacksonville ***

601 West State St, Bldg T Rm 230G Jacksonville, FL 32246 www.fscj.edu


2017

Contact(s): Janet Jefferson-Hastings, 904.598.5646, [email protected] Wanda Huntington Hodge, 904.632.3083, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

December: 11 graduates 2019 (projected) August: 20 graduates


Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training

IPM/Pest Worker Standards & Worker Safety

EPA Led Renovator, Repair, and Paint (RRP)

Mold and Asbestos Worker

American Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED

FEMA: National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Florida Storm Water, Erosion, Sedimentation Control Inspector

Environmental Sampling and Analysis

Environmental Math and Chemical Safety

OSHA Maritime Terminal Operations

OSHA Maritime Longshoreman

OSHA Blood Bourne Pathogens

EPA 24 HAZMAT

OSHA General Industry

CCE 0842 EWDJT – OSHA Confined Space Entry

CCE 0843 EWDJT – Construction Safety

CCE 0844 EWDJT – Oil Spills Supervisor

CCE 0845 EWDJT – OSHA Disaster Site Worker Additional life skills and student services provided:

Access to four FSCJ Campus Advising Centers for Career Development, local partnering CareerSource Centers and database, and Career Services Manager online tool, to include events, workshops, and fairs to enhance resumes and interviewing skills, and to introduce industry best practices.

Tours: Jacksonville Electric Authority Water Plant Facility and Blount Island Marine Corp Terminal

http://www.fscj.edu/

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Other Training Opportunities: o Quest Corporation of America FDOT Construction

Contractors Training o Jacksonville Safety Alliance

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ILLINOIS CHICAGO Organization: OAI, Inc. (Headquarters)

180 North Wabash, Suite 750 Chicago, IL 60601 www.oaiinc.org www.greencorpschicago.org


2017

Contact(s): Mollie Dowling, 312.528.3555, [email protected] Cleophus Lee, 312.528.3552, [email protected] Montgomery Proffit, 312.528.3551, [email protected] Graduation information: December 2017—TBA graduates Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:

40-hour HAZWOPER

10-hour OSHA Construction Industry

First Aid/CPR

Defensive Driving

Horticulture/Landscaping Worker

Pesticide Applicator

Chicago Wilderness Burn

Intro to Wildland Fires

Career Guidance

Environmental Justice

Environmental Health and Safety

Horticulture/Landscaping

Green Infrastructure

Ecological Restoration and Natural Resources Additional life skills and student services provided:

Life skills training includes: Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Communication, Anger Management, etc.

Students of Greencorps Chicago receive case management services to help them navigate successfully through the training program.

http://www.oaiinc.org/

http://www.greencorpschicago.org/

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LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS Organization: Limitless Vistas, Inc. ***

1215 Prytania Street, Suite 103 New Orleans, LA 70130 www.limitlessvistas.org


2016

Contact(s): Sherry Callaway, 504.529.4301, [email protected] Graduation Information: 2018

February: 4 graduates June: 13 graduates October: 17 graduates 2019 (projected) February: 7 graduates June: 7 graduates October: 7 graduates


OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40-Hour HAZWOPER

Brownfields, Phase I & II Site Assessments Introduction + Field Work

Discharge Monitoring Sampling and Reporting + Field Work

Field Technician Basics

First Aid/CPR/AED & Bloodborne Pathogens

Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping

Soil and Groundwater Sampling + Field Work

Solid Waste Management and Remediation

UST Awareness – Class C Operators License

Wastewater Introduction + Field Trips

Wetland Ecology

Optional - FEMA ICS Additional life skills and student services provided:

Individual career development

Resume writing

Mock interviews

Assistance with applying to college

Assistance with applying to jobs

Career referral services

http://www.limitlessvistas.org/

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MARYLAND BALTIMORE Organization: Civic Works, Inc. ***

3501 Brehms Lane Baltimore, MD 21213 www.civicworks.com


2016

Contact(s): Eli Allen, 410.929.6135, [email protected]

Wellington Ashe, 410.929.6136, [email protected] Elizabeth Harlow, 410.929.6127, [email protected]

Graduation information: 2018

February 26: 22 graduates June 28: 21 graduates 2019 (projected) February 18: 20 graduates June 18: 20 graduates


EPA AHERA Supervisor

Maryland Lead Abatement Worker


Bloodborne Pathogens

Fall Protection

40-hour HAZWOPER

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR

Environmental Site Assessment Additional life skills and student services provided:

Personal and Professional Development

Employability Skills

http://www.civicworks.com/


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MASSACHUSETTS LAWRENCE Organization: Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board

255 Essex Street Lawrence, MA 01841 www.mvwib.org


FY2018

Contact(s): Matthias Bohler, 978.835.1493, [email protected] Graduation information: Four (4) six (6) week cycles each totaling 204 hours. Initial plans are to run the

first cycle mid-May, 2018, and the second during mid-Summer, 2018. The third will take place Feb. 11th – Mar. 22nd, 2019, and the fourth Apr. 8th – May 17th, 2019.


All (Graduate a minimum of 28 of the 32 program recruits.)

Asbestos Removal Worker

40-hour HAZWOPER

OSHA 10-hour General Industry

Confined Space (incorporated Fall Protection in Spanish language training cohort)

Erosion and Sedimentation from Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners (MACC)


MA Hoisting License 2 A (to drive crawler, wheeled backhoes, front-end loaders)

Environmental Remediation Track Deleader worker

Asbestos Supervisor Wastewater Track: New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Water

Collections Operator Operations and Maintenance Certificate Additional life skills and student services provided:

Job seeking

Interviewing

Resume workshop

Soft skills

Resiliency

http://www.mvwib.org/

http://www.mvwib.org/

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MISSOURI ST. LOUIS Organization: St. Louis Community College ***

3221 McKelvey Road, 2nd Floor Bridgeton, MO 63044 www.stlcc.edu/EnviroTech


2017

Contact(s): Rene Dulle, 314.539.5296, [email protected]

Graduation information: 2018 February: 10 graduates April: 10 graduates May: 10 graduates

2019 (projected) February 14: 12 graduates April 5: 12 graduates May 23: 12 graduates


Asbestos Worker

Ecosystem Restoration

Environmental Sampling & Monitoring

First Aid / CPR AED

HAZWOPER, 40hr

Innovative / Alternative Treatment Technologies

Intro to Environmental Technology

Lead Abatement Worker

Lead Renovate, Repair & Painting

Mold Remediation

OSHA 10 Construction

OSHA 7200: Bloodborne Pathogens

OSHA 7205: Health Hazard Awareness

OSHA 7300: Permit-Required Confined Space

OSHA 7405: Fall Hazard Awareness

OSHA 7410: Managing Excavation Hazards

Radiation Worker

Storm Water Management

Underground Storage Tanks


We work with several community-based organizations as well as the MO job centers that provide additional life skills programs on an as-needed basis. Candidates that have completed life skills training are

http://www.stlcc.edu/EnviroTech

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viewed favorably in the recruitment and screening process for students.

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SPRINGFIELD Organization: City of Springfield

Missouri Career Center 2900 E. Sunshine Street Springfield, MO 65804 www.springfieldmo.gov/careercenter


2016

Contact(s): Isaac Weber, 417.841.3361, [email protected] Graduation information: 4/3/17 -- 23 graduates

4/16/18 -- 31 graduates (projected)


40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER

OSHA 10

Environmental Sampling/Monitoring

Trenching/Excavation

Confined Space

Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP)

Lead Abatement

Asbestos Worker/Handler


Forklift Driver

First Aid/CPR

Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsement Additional life skills and student services provided:

One week of soft skills provided to each client. Soft skills provided include

basic resume assistance

online resumes

interview assistance

conducting mock interviews

how to work a job fair

accessing our career closet for free interview clothing

financial literacy

personality assessment

communication

emotional intelligence

http://www.springfieldmo.gov/career

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MONTANA PABLO Organization: Salish Kootenai College, Inc. ***

Flathead Indian Reservation PO Box 70 Pablo, MT 59855 https://www.skc.edu/hazmat/


2017

Contact(s): Greg Gould, 406.275.4991, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

June: 9 graduates 2019 (projected) June: 10 graduates


HAZWOPER 40 hours

Chemical and Operational Safety

First Aid/CPR

At least two of the following:

o Asbestos 24 hours

o Asbestos Supervisor 40 hours

o Lead Abatement

o Mold/Methamphetamine Inspection


Students attend classes in a college setting and are eligible for all campus support services including tutoring, counseling, financial literacy training, health services, academic advising, etc.

https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.skc.edu%2fhazmat%2f&c=E,1,NxYr7QRvX3nZc5E8RdWC2Tlcl-qt8GkBJvj2q5T29Q22TGXJbrH_oN7gDjGHdLUysqomgJq47bXvWmvFi4T_tmfil8DnUw4SWr-2gQpyIEnD&typo=1

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NEVADA PAHRUMP Organization: Nye County ***

1020 E Wilson Rd Pahrump, NV 89048 www.nyecounty.net


2016

Contact(s): Tammi Odegard, 775.727.9970, [email protected] Ed Kelly, 775.727.9970, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

July: 8 graduates 2019 (projected) 0


Commercial Driver’s License

HAZWOPER

10-Hour OSHA

CPR/First Aid

Rough Terrain Forklift Additional life skills and student services provided:

Workplace Excellence

Job Readiness

Resume Writing

Dress for Success

http://www.nyecounty.net/


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NEW MEXICO SANTA FE Organization: Santa Fe Community College ***

6401 Richards Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87508 https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/environmental-job-training/


2017

Contact(s): Janet Kerley, 505.800.8765, [email protected]

Evelyn Gonzales (admin asst), 505.428.1866 Graduation information: 2018

February 22: 20 graduates October 12: 16 graduates 2019 (projected) May: 25 graduates

Certificates and technical

curriculum supported by EPA: Forklift Operator

Solid Waste (8 hr)

Hazardous Waste (8 hr)

DOT Hazmat (8 hr)

HAZWOPER General Site Worker (40 hr)

OSHA Construction Standards (30 hr)

Environmental Assessments (16 hr)

Environmental Sampling (24 hr)

Confined Space Entry (8 hr)

First Aid/CPR Additional life skills and

student services provided: Business Interview Skills (provided by Los Alamos Human Resources) – 4

hours

Resume Writing Assistance – 4 hours (provided by Los Alamos Human Resources and SFCC)

NM Department of Labor Work Employment Assistance – 4 hours

Employer Panel -4 hours

https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/environmental-job-training/&c=E,1,YbNjBxzNpQAWGjwRsxwRmYWyspTCV05ReCFrsGOEQgtsNvQMOkeb9XaLrmgjLYPVDPOVT1fEmpne01WgYKJ_81NfNenJn_nM32R2qLwobOvxk4sAEdE,&typo=1


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NEW YORK BROOKLYN Organization: St. Nicks Alliance ***

790 Broadway, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11206 www.stnicksalliance.org


2018

Contact(s): Larry Rothchild, 718.302.2057, x416, [email protected] Autumn McCarver, 718.302.2057, x412, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

March 9: 15 graduates June 1: 15 graduates October 2: 17 graduates 2019 (projected) March 6: 20 graduates June 5: 20 graduates September 25: 20 graduates


40-hour HAZWOPER


Confined Space

NYS/NYC Asbestos Handler (Initial) Additional life skills and student services provided:

Job Readiness including developing interview skills and resume development. St Nicks also connects each participant with the Job Developer for job search assistance.

http://www.stnicksalliance.org/


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BUFFALO Organization: People United for Sustainable Housing, Inc.

271 Grant Street Buffalo, NY 14213 www.pushbuffalo.org


2017

Contact(s): Julia White, 716.884.0356, [email protected]

Mike Brundige, 716 228-5827, [email protected] Graduation information: New grantee. Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:




http://www.pushbuffalo.org/



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GLENS FALLS Organization: City of Glens Falls

42 Ridge Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 www.cityofglensfalls.com


2016

Contact(s): Ed Bartholomew, 518.761.3881, [email protected] Graduation information: Contact for information. Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:




http://www.cityofglensfalls.com/

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QUEENS Organization: The Fortune Society***

29-76 Northern Blvd Queens, NY 11101 www.fortunesociety.org


2017

Contact(s): Laura Senkevitch, 718.517.7942, [email protected] Judy DeLaCruz, 718.517.7944, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

May 14 – 19 graduates July 30 – 19 graduates 2019 (estimated) N/A


OSHA 30 Hr

40 Hr HAZWOPER

4 Hr Scaffold

Confined Space

Mold Remediation

EPA Lead RRP

Lead Abatement

NYC/NYS Asbestos Handler

Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness

HAZCOM Additional life skills and student services provided:


http://www.fortunesociety.org/

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ROCHESTER Organization: City of Rochester

945 Mt. Read Blvd. Bldg. 100 Rochester, NY 14606 www.cityofrochester.gov/rejob/


2016

Contact(s): Paul McFadden, 585.428.7503, [email protected] Graduation information: May 22, 2017 -- 29 (out of 29) Graduates

March 26, 2018 -- 25 (out of 25) Graduates Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:

Asbestos Abatement

OSHA

Safety & Confined Space

CPR/First AID/AED

HAZMAT

Remedial Education: Math, Science & Chemistry

Environmental Sampling Additional life skills and student services provided:

Operation Transformation Rochester: One week Life Skills/Social Skills Development Training.

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/rejob

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NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE

Organization Name Training to Work an Industry Niche (TWIN) *** P.O. Box 12687 Charlotte, NC 28220 www.twinnonprofit.org

Primary Contact Name Tonnia Thomas, 704.659.6712, [email protected] Most recent year to receive EPA funding

2018 (first year)

Graduation information (dates and number of grads)

2018 November 16: 5 graduates (Two additional people were unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Both individuals were given the opportunity to be a part of the next training cycle which begins March 2019). 2019 (projected) April 19: 12 graduates October 4: 13 students


HAZWOPER 40 hrs.

OSHA Construction 10 hrs.

First Aid & CPR

Lead Based Paint Abatement

Asbestos Worker/Handler

OSHA Confined Space Entry

Soil & Groundwater Sampling

Pest Management Control Additional life skills and student services provided

Monthly peer-to-peer meetups (6 mos. post-graduation)

Personal Development Plan (outline personal and professional goals for 6 mos. post-graduation)

Career/Employment Coaching (6 mos. post-graduation)

Access to Personal Growth Specialist to help identify resources for transportation, childcare, etc. (6 mos. post-graduation)

24 hours of soft skills training, which includes the following modules: o Active Listening o Time Management o Managing Your Workload o Self-Awareness o Managing Your Stress o Managing Your Emotions:

Emotional Intelligence o Business Etiquette &

Professionalism o Elevator Pitch o Networking o Interview Tips

o Social Media Usage o Effective Communication o Critical Thinking o Problem Solving & Decision

Making o Conflict Management o Teamwork & Leadership o Project Management o Setting Financial Goals o Budgeting & Planning: Income vs.

Expenses o Entrepreneurship Readiness

http://www.twinnonprofit.org/


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OREGON

PORTLAND

Organization: Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. *** 3934 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 101 Portland, OR 97212 www.tradeswomen.net


2017

Contact(s): Amy James Neel, 503.335.8200, ext. 34, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

November: graduates (90 for the full year) 2019 (projected) 90 graduates


Basics of Deconstruction

40hr HAZWOPER

Fundamentals of Green Building and Home Performance

Portland Harbor SuperFund site education and awareness

Job readiness

OSHA 10 General Construction Safety

RRP (as necessary)

Employer and industry speakers Additional life skills and student services provided:

Life Skills/Career Planning assists participants to develop career plans around their childcare, transportation, workgear, and other life needs.

In addition, participants o develop a resume and master application o learn communication skills o learn about construction culture and proper workplace

behavior o and learn about other job readiness factors. (This is an in-kind

contribution).

http://www.tradeswomen.net/

http://www.tradeswomen.net/


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PENNSYLVANIA ASHLEY Organization: Earth Conservancy ***

101 South Main Street Ashley, PA 18706 www.earchconservancy.org


2017

Contacts: Elizabeth Hughes, 570.823.3445, [email protected]


April 14: 21 graduates 2019 (projected) Mid-April: 25 graduates

Certificates & technical curriculum supported by EPA:

HAZWOPER (40 hrs.)

OSHA (10 hrs.)

First Aid/CPR

Surveying Field Assistant (40 hrs.)

Basic Surveying Techniques (37 hrs.)

AutoCAD (32 hrs.)

GIS for Resource Conservation (30 hrs.) Additional life skills and student services provided:

None directly through EWT Program, although available through partners

http://www.earchconservancy.org/

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CARLISLE Organization: Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority ***

114 N. Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 www.cchra.com https://employmentskillscenter.org/programs/environmental-technician-training/


2016

Contacts: Kate Molinaro, 717.249.0789, ext. 130, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

April 17: 10 graduates August 17: 14 graduates 2019 (projected) Project in follow-up, no graduations planned


HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification

Confined Space Entrant/Attendant & Supervisor Lead Based Paint Inspector certification Asbestos Inspector certification OSHA 30 for Construction Forklift certification


One week of soft skills (computer basics, dress code, workplace behavior) training provided, as well as resume building and mock interviews with students.

http://www.cchra.com/

http://www.cchra.com/

https://employmentskillscenter.org/programs/environmental-technician-training/

https://employmentskillscenter.org/programs/environmental-technician-training/

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MCKEESPORT Organization: Auberle ***

1101 Hartman Street McKeesport, PA 15132 www.auberle.org


2016

Contacts: Abby Wolensky, 412.673.5856, ext. 1317, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

March: 6 graduates September: 9 graduates 2019 (projected) Project in follow-up, no planned graduations.


HAZWOPER OSHA 40


Asbestos Awareness

First Aid/CPR Additional life skills and student services provided:

Job readiness, case management, transportation

Referral to Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Access to a Food Pantry

Leadership training

Auberle’s Digital Work Ethic Badge

Soft skills training, mock interviews, resume preparation

Over 30 additional supportive services

http://www.auberle.org/

http://www.auberle.org/

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PHILADELPHIA Organization: Energy Coordinating Agency

106 W. Clearfield Street Philadelphia, PA 19133 www.ecasavesevergy.org


2016

Contacts: Walt Yakabosky, 215.609.1063, [email protected] Graduation information: January 17, 2018 -- 21 Graduates Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:

40-hour HAZWOPER

OSHA 10-hour

EPA Lead RRP

Mold Remediation

Asbestos Worker (Initial)

Stormwater Management Additional life skills and student services provided:

Job Readiness

Soft Skills

http://www.ecasavesevergy.org/

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PUERTO RICO PONCE Organization: PathStone Corporation ***

Avenida Jose A. Cedeño, #529 Arecibo, PR 00612 www.pathstone.org


2017

Contact(s): Angela Iocolano, 585.340.3701, [email protected] Mileidy Soto Torres, 787.894.7474, [email protected] Graduation information: 2018

December: 25 graduates 2019 (projected) June 14: 27 graduates


Certifications/licenses:

HAZWOPER (US EPA)

Pesticide Handler (US EPA)

Forklift Driver

OSHA10

Asbestos Worker

Lead Worker

DOT Category 9 license with HazMat Core Competencies:

Environmental Health and Remediation Safety

Asbestos and Lead Abatement

Transportation safety

OSHA Safety

Lead and Asbestos Abatement

US DOT Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

EPA Pesticide Safety – WPS Additional life skills and student services provided:

Career Pathway Planning

Support Services for Training & Employment

Post-secondary Education Support

Resume and Job Search

Job Development and Placement

Follow up for Retention and Progression

http://www.pathstone.org/



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RHODE ISLAND PROVIDENCE Organization: Groundwork Rhode Island ***

1005 Main Street #1223 Pawtucket, RI 02860 www.groundworkri.org


2018

Contact(s): Amelia Rose, 401.305.7174, [email protected]


November: 7 graduates 2019 (projected) January 25: 8 graduates April 12: 12 graduates



40-hour HAZWOPER

Lead RRP

Asbestos Supervisor 40 Hour

Intro to Wastewater Treatment

Intro to Brownfields Remediation

Intro to Energy Efficiency and Weatherization

Intro to Indoor Air Quality and Vapor Intrusion

Intro to Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure

Environmental Justice and Urban Environmental Issues

Hands-On Projects Additional life skills and student services provided:

Resume-Building

Interview Skills

Networking

Financial Literacy

Job Coaching

Presentations by employers

Presentations from past job training graduates

http://www.groundworkri.org/

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WASHINGTON SEATTLE

Organization Name King County Dept of Community and Human Services ***

401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 510

Seattle, WA 98104

www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/employment-and-

education-resources/adult-services.aspx

Contact(s) Stephanie Moyes, 206.263.9064, [email protected]

Most recent year to receive

EPA funding

2018

Graduation information

2019 (projected)

Jan 25: 10 graduates

Mar 22: 10 graduates

June 21: 10 graduates

Oct 25: 10 graduates

Certificates and technical

curriculum supported by

EPA

Certifications:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120/40 HR Hazardous Waste Operations and

Emergency Operations Federal/State

Asbestos Worker – State

Lead Renovator Initial – State

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training – State

Confined Space Safety – Federal/State

Additional life skills and

student services provided

Job readiness preparation including resume development, interview skills,

work ethics and responsibilities.

http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/employment-and-education-resources/adult-services.aspx

http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/employment-and-education-resources/adult-services.aspx


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TACOMA Organization: City of Tacoma

Community and Economic Development Department 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 www.cityoftacoma.org/LEAP


2016

Contact(s): Keith Armstrong, 253.594.7933, [email protected] Clifford Armstrong III, 253.591.5826, [email protected] Amy Bell, 253.573.6815, [email protected] Michelle Barre, 263.589.5583, [email protected] Graduation information: May 2017—35 graduates Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:

OSHA/WISHA 10 Safety

Chemical Safety and Awareness

40-hour HAZWOPER

Flagger

Remediation Technician

Forklift


Asbestos

Underground/Leaking Storage Tanks Additional life skills and student services provided:

CPR/First Aid/Heart Saver Contact for information.

http://www.cityoftacoma.org/LEAP

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WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE Organization: Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps

531 N. Water Street #200 Milwaukee, WI 53204 www.greatlakesccc.org


2017

Contact(s): Chris Litzau, 262.880.4811, [email protected] Graduation information: Contact for information. Certificates and technical curriculum supported by EPA:

Contact for information


Contact for information

http://www.greatlakesccc.org/

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