Underserved communities should have the same opportunities as any other community, including environmental education, access to information, job creation/opportunities, a healthy living and working…

Underserved communities should have the same opportunities as any other community, including environmental education, access to information, job creation/opportunities, a healthy living and working environment, open and green spaces, and much more. This project intends to provide these opportunities, through and with local stakeholders and partners, to several underserved, environmental justice communities in staten island, NY. This project will not only provide environmental education and information to the residents and business owners, this project will create jobs, build community, and beautify these once neglected areas.activities:provide a series of foundation-level workshops to residents of underserved neighborhoods, with a focus in clean energy. This learning series will not only provide residents with access to information to improve their own quality of living but will also serve as an introduction to an industry that currently offers a host of sustainable, entry-level employment opportunities, with clear career pathways. Provided in conjunction with the college of staten island/city university of new york, this learning series may be a conduit for residents seeking further, low-cost and grant-funded training as HVAC technicians. Create a public participation guide or toolkit to ensure continued partnerships of stakeholders and community-based organizations. The benefit with participation is not just developing informational materials like fact sheets, but to ensure the community is actively engaged in addressing its environmental needs.subrecipient:siedc is partnering with the college of staten island's department of economic development, continuing studies. The college of staten island will develop and provided training level instruction on heat and cooling and job readiness training, including communication skills, dependability, customer service and problem escalation with access to EPA-608 test prep and exam.outcomes:produce and complete a job training program, will benefit the local community. Host 7 sessions including not limited to in-person workshop, education, webinars, and curriculum. Have 20 individuals complete IT. Increase in knowledge regarding testing, air quality and other related items. Goal to work with 5 local organization, businesses, stakeholders to prepare participants for testing, training. Increase in employment opportunities in the underserved community as IT pertains to testing and related areas. EPA 608 certification. Goal to have 20 individuals certified in certifications.