This cooperative agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) for north side industrial development company to conduct eligible technical…

This Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Job Training Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.815), provides $500,000 in funding to the Northside Industrial Development Company, doing business as Riverside Center For Innovation, to conduct environmental workforce development activities. The recipient will recruit, train, and place approximately 150 unemployed and underemployed residents of Pittsburgh in environmental careers. The training curriculum includes OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and 10-hour construction certifications, green infrastructure training, asbestos awareness training, and hands-on environmental remediation experience. This 14-day program is designed to address environmental hazards, promote sustainable practices, and meet the needs of local employers. The anticipated outcomes include helping residents access jobs related to the assessment and cleanup of brownfield and hazardous waste sites, while also reducing environmental exposures and improving community health.

This cooperative agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) for north side industrial development company to conduct eligible technical assistance-related activities as authorized by cercla 104(K)(7). The recipient will recruit, train, and place unemployed and underemployed residents of the city of pittsburgh in environmental careers with skills needed to safely conduct remediation work at solid and hazardous waste-contaminated sites, as well as appropriate training in green remediation technologies, storm water management, emergency planning and chemical safety. This 14-day curriculum is designed to address environmental hazards in the community, advance sustainable practices including green infrastructure, and meet the needs of employers. The program provides an understanding of environmental hazards including site conditions, asbestos, lead paint, and volatile organic compounds. The program also provides safety training, as that is a critical concern for every employer, avoiding accidents and other safety incidents. The curriculum will be delivered on site at the offices of nsidc, 700 river AVE., pittsburgh, PA, which is accessible via public transportation. In person attendance will be vital to evaluating student's motivation and interests and will lead to future networking opportunities with mentors in the industry.activities:activities to be performed during under this project are OSHA 40-hour hazwoper and 10-hour construction certifications, green infrastructure training, asbestos awareness training, and a field module introducing hands on environmental experience. Also, the recipient will report on interim progress and final accomplishments by completing and submitting relevant portions of the property profile form using EPA's assessment, cleanup and redevelopment exchange system (ACRES).subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include 150 individuals recruited, trained, certified, and placed in environmental careers in communities impacted by solid and hazardous waste sites and facilities: 7 sessions of classroom style trainings, practical trainings, and curricula modules: 4 certifications in environmental sampling and site cleanup methods and a field module for practical experience; and, 150 individuals that receive certifications in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40-hour hazwoper training. The expected outcomes for the beneficiaries of this project include helping residents of communities take advantage of jobs created by the assessment and cleanup of brownfields and the assessment, cleanup, and management of solid and hazardous waste sites and facilities while addressing environmental justice concerns. In addition IT will provide training that leads to sustainable employment in the environmental field, improve community involvement and stimulate the development of constructive partnerships, reduce exposures to hazardous substances and other contaminants and improve the health of workers, occupants, and residents, foster self-sufficiency and enhance the skills and availability of labor for environmental remediation in environmental justice and other communities impacted by environmental contamination, enable residents to participate in the promotion of environmental health and occupational safety, both on the job and in their communities. The curriculum will be offered two times per year starting approximately six months after the program award - for a total of seven sessions over the four-year period. The goal is to select approximately 50% of potential candidates and for approximately 90% of those enrolled to complete the certifications and course work and approximately 90% to land a job or go on to advanced training within three months. In summary, the overall goal is to place approximately 115 trainees into full-time employment, with another 35 pursuing additional traini