PATHSTONE CORPORATION PUERTO RICO DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAM PRESENTED BY: ANGELA IOCOLANO, SR. DIRECTOR QUALITY & EVALUATION SHARLENE ALMA, PLACEMENT & CAREER SERVICES DEVELOPER
US Environmental Protection Agency Programs in Puerto Rico Program : Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Program / EWDJT Purpose : Recruit, train, and place residents in solid and hazardous waste-impacted communities Population : Low-income and minority residents of service area who are unemployed and underemployed
Service Area 78 municipalities or municipios: county-equivalents
Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Program Services: Outreach, recruitment, assessment, training, job supports, job development, placement & retention. Training and a minimum of 3 Certifications: Core includes 62 hours of instruction and certifications in HAZWOPER, pesticide safety and forklift operation. An additional 122 hours of instruction and certifications/licenses offered in asbestos remediation, lead abatement, asbestos inspection, heavy motor vehicle with hazmat and OSHA 10- hour general industry/construction safety.
Performance to Goals EWDJT 2017 EPA Environmental Workforce Development Jul 2017–Jun 2020 and Job Training as of March 30 2019 PERFORMANCE MEASURES actual % of plan 52 95 % Individuals Entered Training Individuals Completed Training 49 89 % 49 89 % Earned 3 or more Industry Certifications 23 58% Individuals Obtained Employment $8.68 Avg. Hourly Wage at Employment Funds Leveraged $20,725.00
2017 Environmental Workforce Development & Job Training HAZWOPER / Asbestos & Lead /Truck Driving/ Forklift
Graduation in Arecibo on December 7, 2018 Thanks to our Sponsors! • Coca Cola Bottling Company of Puerto Rico • Hacienda Lealtad • First Industrial Technological College • GonzalezGPR.net • New Robles Driving School • PathStone Island Services Corporation
Success Story: Steven J. Rivera Centeno Steven was an underemployed, part-time security guard, earning $8.00/hour. His goal was to secure stable, full-time work to support his family. Steven enrolled in our EWDJT program. He successfully completed training and obtained his licenses and certifications in HAZWOPER with Confined Space Permit; Pesticide Safety; OSHA10 Safety, and Forklift Operation. As a result, Steven obtained a full-time position and a promotion at his place of employment, Universal Protection Services. Today, Steven is succeeding in his new position— Coordinator and Security Manager—and working full time in a chemical plant earning $18.00 per hour. In PathStone’s EWDJT program, Steven obtained the skills, certifications and licenses that enabled him to obtain full-time work and a promotion, generating significantly more income to support his family and exceeding his goals. Congratulations, Steven!
US Environmental Protection Agency Programs in Puerto Rico Program : Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program Purpose : Introduce youth to career opportunities in the environmental field, specifically in the water program; increase students’ environmental education base and help meet future regional workforce needs in the water pollution control field Population : Underprivileged youth aged 14 ̵ ̶ 24 residing in Vieques , Puerto Rico
Service Area 78 municipalities or municipios: county-equivalents 21mi E-W; 5mi N-S; 52sq Pop ≤ 9,350 Estimate 300 - 900 left Youth emigration high ~ 50% Superfund site Ecotourism economy
Puerto Rico Youth and the Environment Learning Curricula Delivered by PathStone Certified Staff t Pesticide Safety t Heat Stress Prevention t Traumatic Stress Management t Operational Hazards t Awareness: Post Disaster Debris Clean Up t Job Readiness t Resume Building t PX2 t Strength Finders t Requesting Emergency Item Donations Delivered by Puerto Rico Sea Grant, UPR Humacao EPA YOUTH PROJECT DONATIONS : t Coastal Treasures t Project Sand Guards t Coastal Erosion t Bioluminescence t Global Warming t Marine Litter t Seismic $7,500 Source: NWA/Go Fund Me Movements Delivered by PathStone Staff w/ Harvard Humanitarian Needs $ 100 Source: Las Piedras Cooperative Assessment Modules t Rapid Needs Assessment Training including Development, Donation of 160 Water Filters : Implementation, Field Work, Evaluations, and Outcomes Source: Fideicomiso para ciencia, tecnología e Delivered by Youth Participants investigación . t Community Event: Share knowledge, Give back to their communities and Request donations for emergency preparation
2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program
2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program As an integral part of their training, including Coastal Erosion workshops, youth visited the Bioluminescent Bay of Vieques, the Wildlife Refuge, the Tapón Bay, the Dry Forest and Caracas Beach to learn about plants and algae, and to carry out water and sand sampling. Many thanks to the Vieques Conservation and History Trust and the Sea Grant Organization – their support contributed to the success of this program.
2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program Learning from Soil and Water Sampling
2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program Coastal Erosion Laboratory
2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program Youth conducted a Community Campaign for residents on how to prepare for storms, cyclones and hurricanes. Youth shared environmental Youth enjoyed the Community and emergency preparedness Campaign as a capstone that learnings with residents, and celebrated their achievements. distributed information and At an informal Graduation, Emergency Backpacks with youth received Certificates water filters, battery backups, for successfully completing the solar lights, hand sanitizer, Youth and the Environment First Aid Kits, flashlights, and whistles. Program requirements.
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