The City of Cincinnati's Brownfield Job Training provides Cincinnati residents, who may be impacted by brownfields, with training in abatement of lead and asbestos, as well as the removal of other hazardous waste materials. This program also assures Cincinnati residents job opportunities through placement assistance.
The City received its third USEPA Brownfield Job Training grant in 2007 (Grant Fact Sheet). During the 2-year grant term, an additional 60 residents impacted by brownfields will be provided 292 hours of training over an 8-week period. The training curriculum includes courses on OSHA construction outreach, mold remediation, and brownfields advanced technologies training. Additional Brownfield Job Training information.
Throughout the two previous grant programs, 136 residents have graduated from the program and 87 of those 136 (84%) have been employed by more than 40 end-employers.
For more information contact Bonnie Philips, Office of Environmental Quality at (513) 352-5310 or Aisha Tzillah, City of Cincinnati Community Development Analyst at (513) 352-4982.
“The employees we’ve hired from Cincinnati’s Brownfield Job Training Program have received a well-rounded brownfield education and are enabling us to be even more competitive in this business. They come in at entry level and many have already progressed up to management positions. They understand the brownfield big picture and, not only want a decent paying job, they want to give back to their community. Their training provides them just that opportunity.”
Jerry Brown, Buckeye Asbestos Removal, Inc.
“When someone comes to our company for employment one main thing we have to consider is their experience and training. The fact that you offer us people who want to work and have all the training necessary to start work immediately is a blessing in disguise. The graduates from this program make the hiring process a “no-brainer”. This program supplies companies like ASG, pre-qualified and fully trained laborers with work experience. How could any company pass on an opportunity like that?”
Jamie Davis, American Services Group, Inc.
“SCS Engineers recently hired a graduate of the Brownfield Job Training Program. Our new employee is honest, intelligent, well trained, highly motivated, and able to hit the ground running. As a result of our positive experience, we will be looking to the Brownfield Job Training Program for future hiring needs.”
Rick Spencer, SCS Engineers
Quotes from Students
“When my child looks at me he sees a man, when he looks in my eyes he sees a future.”
“This program has brought back my value as a man. It’s given me a chance to be a successful worker.”
