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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
SLIDE 2 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
- f service area who are unemployed and
underemployed
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Service Area
78 municipalities or municipios: county-equivalents
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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.
SLIDE 5 Performance to Goals
EPA Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training PERFORMANCE MEASURES EWDJT 2017
Jul 2017–Jun 2020 as of March 30 2019
actual
% of plan
Individuals Entered Training
52 95%
Individuals Completed Training
49 89%
Earned 3 or more Industry Certifications
49 89%
Individuals Obtained Employment
23 58%
- Avg. Hourly Wage at Employment
$8.68
Funds Leveraged
$20,725.00
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2017 Environmental Workforce Development & Job Training HAZWOPER / Asbestos & Lead /Truck Driving/ Forklift
SLIDE 7 Graduation in Arecibo on December 7, 2018
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Company of Puerto Rico
- Hacienda Lealtad
- First Industrial
Technological College
- GonzalezGPR.net
- New Robles Driving School
- PathStone Island Services
Corporation
SLIDE 8 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
- btained 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
- btain full-time work and a promotion, generating
significantly more income to support his family and exceeding his goals. Congratulations, Steven!
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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
SLIDE 10 21mi E-W; 5mi N-S; 52sq Pop ≤ 9,350
Estimate 300 - 900 left Youth emigration high ~ 50% Superfund site Ecotourism economy
Service Area
municipios: county-equivalents 78 municipalities or
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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 tRequesting Emergency Item Donations Delivered by Puerto Rico Sea Grant, UPR Humacao t Coastal Treasures t Project Sand Guards t Coastal Erosion t Bioluminescence t Global Warming t Marine Litter t Seismic Movements Delivered by PathStone Staff w/ Harvard Humanitarian Needs Assessment Modules t Rapid Needs Assessment Training including Development, Implementation, Field Work, Evaluations, and Outcomes Delivered by Youth Participants t Community Event: Share knowledge, Give back to their communities and Request donations for emergency preparation
EPA YOUTH PROJECT DONATIONS: $7,500 Source: NWA/Go Fund Me $ 100 Source: Las Piedras Cooperative Donation of 160 Water Filters: Source: Fideicomiso para ciencia, tecnología e investigación.
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2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program
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As an integral part of their training, including Coastal Erosion workshops, youth visited the Bioluminescent Bay
- f 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.
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2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program Learning from Soil and Water Sampling
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2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program Coastal Erosion Laboratory
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2018 EPA Puerto Rico Youth and Environment Program
Youth shared environmental and emergency preparedness learnings with residents, and distributed information and Emergency Backpacks with water filters, battery backups, solar lights, hand sanitizer, First Aid Kits, flashlights, and whistles. Youth conducted a Community Campaign for residents on how to prepare for storms, cyclones and hurricanes. Youth enjoyed the Community Campaign as a capstone that celebrated their achievements. At an informal Graduation, youth received Certificates for successfully completing the Youth and the Environment Program requirements.
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