Free Training and Certifications: Environmental Remediation, Green Building, and Climate Critical Careers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has funded this job training program operated by the City of Worcester’s MassHire Central Region Workforce Board and focused on uplifting unemployed and underemployed residents from communities affected by environmental pollution, economic disinvestment, and Brownfields.
We’re recruiting and offering free training that prepares qualified and eligible individuals for stable, full-time jobs in Environmental Remediation, Climate Critical, and Green Building Maintenance. Upon completion, program graduates also get free job search and job placement assistance from MassHire Career Center counselors.
Certified workers in these fields are in high demand and salaries can start at $18-$20/hour or more. Discover more and apply today.
“I want to thank MassHire for the opportunity to further my business licensing and help me grow with qualified candidates! Participating in this training also helped me discover all the other services MassHire offers. I can’t wait to work with MassHire in the future.” (A.V., May ’22 graduate)
Watch this video from a program graduate!
Training Schedule
This free, three-week program is full time, Monday – Friday (generally 8AM – 4PM). Classes are taught in English, per state law. Participants who successfully complete training are eligible to earn four nationally recognized certificates/credentials:
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green
Participants also get two days of BOUNCE (communications, soft skills, and leadership) training. Graduates receive free job placement assistance.
Participants who complete training consecutively without absences will receive support services remittances:
- $___ support services remittance for completing weeks 2 and 3
- $___ support services remittance for completing all 3 weeks
Note: Please allow 2-4 weeks to receive your training support stipends or support services remittances.
| Training | April 2025 | June 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOUNCE location: MassHire Worcester (4th floor) | |||
| OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety location: TBD | |||
| First Aid, CPR/AED location: MassHire Worcester (4th floor) | |||
| 40-hour Asbestos Abatement Supervisor location: MassHire Worcester (4th floor) | |||
| 40-hour Asbestos Abatement Supervisor (hands-on) location: TBD | |||
| OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER location: MassHire Worcester (4th floor) | |||
| OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (hands-on) location: TBD |
Core Curriculum
Participant Eligibility, Screening, & Admissions
Program graduates get free job search and job placement assistance from MassHire Central Region Career Center Counselors. MassHire staff will work with program graduates and employers to find the best fit. (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.)
Program Partners
The City of Worcester’s Green Building Maintenance Worker training program was developed in partnership with representatives from the environmental services and consulting industry, community organizations, and other partners. Training courses are funded through the EPA. Our partners:
| Partner Name | Address | Partner Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas - ATC | 73 William Franks Dr., West Springfield | OSHA training provider |
| Pulse Savers (Year 2 ONLY) | pulsesaversma@yahoo.com | ECSI training provider |
| IEE (Year 1 ONLY) | 16 Upton Drive, Wilmington | TMA Deleading Supervisor training provider |
| City of Worcester Housing Development Div. (Year 1 ONLY) | City Hall 4th floor, 455 Main St., Worcester | Coordinating partner |
| Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce | 311 Main St., Ste. 200, Worcester | Business/Community partner |
| MassHire Central Career Center Business Engagement Services Team | 340 Main St., Ste. 400, Worcester | Massachusetts Workforce Association |
| Abide, Inc. | 483 Shaker Rd., East Longmeadow | Employer partner |
| Ascentria Care Alliance | 11 Shattuck St., Worcester | Employer partner |
| Kyle R. Blood GC | 1387 Mass Ave., Lunenberg | Employer partner |
| Banner Environmental Services, Inc. | 672 Pleasant Street, Norwood | Employer partner |
| Catamount Environmental, Inc. | PO Box 160, Wilmington, VT | Employer partner |
| E.T. & L. Corporation | 873 Great Rd., Stow | Employer partner |
| Fisher Contracting (MBE, WBE) | 11 Webster Pl., Worcester | Employer partner |
| Gold Star Builders, Inc. (MBE) | 6 Jacques St., Worcester | Employer partner |
| Muchkin Construction GC | 4 Village Rock Lane, Natick | Employer partner |
| Strategic Environmental Services, Inc. | 362 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton | Employer partner |
| We Fix It Renovate | 11 Apex Dr., Suite 300, Marlborough | Employer partner |
| Worcester Jobs Fund | 340 Main St., Ste. 400, Worcester | Community partner |
| Central MA Regional Planning Commission | One Mercantile St., Ste. 520, Worcester | Community partner |
| MassEdCo | 484 Main St., Ste. 500, Worcester | Community partner |
| Resource Options, Inc. | 200 Highland Avenue, Suite 404, Needham | Employer partner |
| YOU, Inc. – Seven Hills Foundation | 81 Hope Ave., Worcester | Community partner |
| Worcester Community Action Coalition (WCAC) | 484 Main St., 2nd floor, Worcester | Community partner |
| Grafton Job Corps | 100 Pine St., North Grafton | Community partner |
| Worcester Public Schools | 20 Irving St., Worcester | Community partner |
