The City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) has received an Environmental Workforce and Job Training Grant through the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Through this grant, BSEED is working collaboratively with Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation to bring the Detroit Environmental Employment Program (DEEP) to Detroiters. DEEP will provide free training to Detroit residents for construction environmental jobs. Program participants will gain the skills and certifications necessary to work in the environmental field. At the end of training, participants that successfully complete the training may be matched with employers for an interview. The following training will be provided under DEEP: Basic Skills and Job Readiness Training

• Lead Abatement

• Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 

• National Incident Management System

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

 

For more information please contact Anita Harrington at HarringtonA@detroitmi.gov.