This project provides funding for north port saint

JOE environmental workforce development to recruit, train, and place unemployed and underemployed residents of north port ST. JOE, FL, 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 the training curriculum was developed based on an informal labor market assessment as well as feedback from key employers and community partners within the area: OSHA hazwoper 40-hour (includes respirator fit testing), introduction to environmental justice/environmental stewardship, introduction to brownfields, phase i and II site assessments with field work, field technician basics, soil/groundwater sampling with field work, OSHA 30-HR general industry (also includes OSHA 10-HR basic safety), GIS drainage and infrastructure, survey mapping, stormwater/water/wastewater and environmental with field trips, hazmat waste management and shipping, FEMA ICS, certified in lead, asbestos, and mold, solid waste management/remediation and UST, and first aid/CPR/AED and bloodborne pathogens. North port saint JOE are the intended beneficiaries of this grant. This action approves an award in the amount of $199,790.00 to pioneer BAY community development corporation.activities:this project will train graduates to earn skills and certifications necessary to enter into environmental careers. Activities to be performed during under this project are developed based on an informal labor market assessment as well as feedback from key employers and community partners within the area: OSHA hazwoper 40-hour (includes respirator fit testing), introduction to environmental justice/environmental stewardship, introduction to brownfields, phase i and II site assessments with field work, field technician basics, soil/groundwater sampling with field work, OSHA 30-HR general industry (also includes OSHA 10-HR basic safety), GIS drainage and infrastructure, survey mapping, stormwater/water/wastewater and environmental with field trips, hazmat waste management and shipping, FEMA ICS, certified in lead, asbestos, and mold, solid waste management/remediation and UST, and first aid/CPR/AED and bloodborne pathogens. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:this project will provide training to north port ST. JOE, FL. The pioneer BAY CDC expects to enroll a total of 75 students with an anticipation that 60 students will graduate the program (in increments of 6 cohorts with 10 students per cohort), where 45 (75%) of those graduates are projected to be placed in environmental jobs and tracked for one year. Training would begin upon the release of funds in fiscal year 2022 (projected mid july 2022) and will run for two years until 2023, while the third year (2024) will be utilized for any remaining job placement efforts and reporting accomplishments. All courses will be provided to each student of the program. Generally, students from the port saint JOE area will be expected to arrive daily at 7:45 A.M. For check-in and participate in training from 8:00 A.M. Until 5:00 P.M., monday through friday. Expected outcomes from this project include: -help 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. -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 environ