Each four week program is full time, Monday – Friday (generally 8AM – 4PM). Classes are taught in English, per state law. Participants who successfully complete the free four week training are eligible to earn four nationally recognized certificates/credentials: OSHA-10 hour Construction Safety, OSHA-40 hour Asbestos Worker/Supervisor, OSHA-40 hour HAZWOPER, and Massachusetts Deleading Contractor/Supervisor (32 hours).

The program seeks applicants who have a strong interest in careers in hazardous materials handling and remediation. While we prioritize complete application packets from qualified City of Worcester residents, we welcome applications from all individuals desiring to improve their lives via training for a career in this high demand field.

After submitting a complete application packet (to include eligibility documents), prospective participants will be invited to a info session or asked to participate in a personal interview (in-person, phone, or videoconference). Applicants lacking a HS degree or equivalent may be administered The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE – English) (passing = minimum 7th grade literacy level).

Upon completing all program requirements, graduates will receive free job search and job placement assistance from MassHire Central Region Career Center Counselors. Please note: Potential employers may have additional hiring requirements, including an Asbestos/Lead Physical Exam, Respirator Fit Test, drug test, and/or a current, valid driver’s license. MassHire staff will work with program graduates and employers to find the best fit.

This program seeks to enroll highly motivated individuals from urban core communities in the City of Worcester, in 37 surrounding towns and communities, and in Gateway Cities throughout the Commonwealth. To be eligible, participants must:

Trainees must arrive on time at all designated training locations. To ensure trainees arrive on time and relieve travel stress/costs, the program offers free van transportation (provided by Knights Limo) to and from offsite trainings.

• Using Free Van Service: Enrolled participants who want to use the free van service must reserve a spot by notifying program staff in writing at least one week in advance (48 hours at the latest).
  1. Pick up and drop off: In front of the building at 340 Main Street in downtown Worcester.
  2. Enrolled participants will be given a schedule that lists offsite training days and the times/locations to access the free van service.
  3. On days scheduled for off-site training, participants MUST be in front of the building at 340 Main Street at least 10 minutes before the free van is scheduled to depart.
  4. Parking in downtown Worcester: Limited and expensive. Trainees are encouraged to use free WRTA or ridesharing services to arrive on time.
• Privately Owned Vehicle, Ridesharing service, Carpool: Trainees may use a POV, ridesharing service (e.g., Uber/Lyft), and/or “carpool” with other trainees. Program staff will not coordinate or reserve ridesharing services or carpools.
• Non-reimbursable expenses: The program will not reimburse trainees for any travel expenses related to use of POVs or ridesharing services to get to or from (or park at) designated training locations. Trainees must arrive on time at all designated training locations.