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