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KC Environmental Workforce Development Partnership
Spring 2013 Remediation Worker Training Program
Metropolitan Energy Center
• is a 30 year old not-for-profit based in Kansas City
• has a mission to promote energy efficiency and environmentally healthy communities in the Kansas City region
• trains individuals for careers in energy and environmental fields, including two main areas:
> Weatherization Installer & Energy Auditor
> Abatement / Remediation Workers and Inspectors
What is Environmental Remediation?
• 40 hr Hazardous Waste
• 10 hr OSHA
• Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
• Lead Abatement Worker
• First Aid/CPR
• Hands-On Experience
• Employability Skills
20 Trainees
40 hours per week for 6 weeks
What Will The Training Look Like?
Hands-On Training & Community Service
Boiler MakerCarpenterDemolition LaborerHeating and A/C Truck DriverPainterFire & Flood workerSheet metal worker
InsulatorRecycling WorkerRoofingRenovationManufacturingSkilled LaborerPipe Fitter Warehouse
What Kind of Jobs Will This Training Prepare Someone For?
Graduates from this training program have pursued careers in the following trades or fields:
Jan-Mar thru 1st yearApr-May
PHASE II
TRAINING
• 20 trainees
• 40 hr Hazardous Waste
• 10 hr OSHA
• Asbestos Supervisor
• Lead Supervisor
• Mold Remediation
• Hands-On Experience
• First Aid/CPR
• Employability Skills
PHASE III
JOB PLACEMENT AND FOLLOWUP
• Placement assistance
• Job leads
• Mentoring
• Tracking
Training Calendar – Spring 2013
PHASE I
OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT
• Outreach to agencies
• Media release
• Applications and support documents
• Orientation Session
• Screening of applications
• Try-Outs
• Drug Testing and physicals
• Acceptance into program
Job Seeking & Interviews
Job Placement Assistance
Tracking & Refresher Training
Phase III: Post Graduation
Support Through First Year
APPLICATION & DOCUMENT SUBMISSION
TRYOUTS, PHYSICALS, DRUG
TEST
1 32
INFORMATION SESSION
Recruitment Process: How do I get into the program?
TRYOUTS, PHYSICALS, DRUG TEST
3 8:00 am – 1:00 pm,
April 4 – 5th
Try-Outs
DISCIPLINE RESPECT FOR SELF & OTHERS
COMPETENCIES
Listens to Authority Proud of Accomplishments Follows Direction
Exhibits Motivation Expresses Opinion Respectfully Builds On Old Information
Works Safely Handles Conflicts Constructively Exhibits Reasoning Skills
Punctuality Aware of Own Role in Group Attention To Detail
Appearance and Presentation Able To Work Independently Retains New Info
Participation Shows Desire To Learn Follows Through To Completion
Willingness To Do Hard WorkTakes Responsibility For Own Actions
Physically Able To Do Hard Work
Works With Minimal Supervision Works Well In GroupsGraded Projects, Tests, and Quizzes
Ongoing Evaluation • Graded as 1(Poor) to 5(Excellent)
TRYOUT EVALUATION TOOLS
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS:
• Valid Photo Identification (i.e. Drivers License)
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proof of Residency (envelope with name & address)
• Proof of Unemployment (award letter for any benefits received including unemployment, social security, disability, food stamps, or TANF)
- or –
• Proof of Underemployment (last two paystubs from employer)
This program is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) award number: JT-97730901
Funding Source