The City’s Department of Workforce Development, housed at the Missouri Job Center, is seeking applicants for the next session of the Green for Greene training program. Green for Greene is funded by a $200,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
This free, five-week training program in which participants earn certifications for environmental-related careers begins the week of March 21, with a registration deadline of March 3. During the course of the training, participants receive 13 certifications including OSHA 10, OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, trenching and excavation, confined space, lead renovation repair and paint, lead abatement, mold abatement, asbestos handler, forklift driver, silica, flagger, bloodborne pathogens and first aid/CPR.
“We are very excited to offer this program which provides good paying jobs in a variety of career pathways,” said Program Manager Cindy Bennett. “Currently, we are looking for at least 20 people interested in career training in this exciting field at no cost to the participant.” she added.
You must be 18 or older to participate. High school diploma or GED encouraged.To apply or for more information, visit springfieldmo.gov/greenforgreene or call Cindy Bennett at 417-841-1890.