Brownfields Job Training programs do more than remediate contaminated properties—they create pathways to meaningful careers while advancing community revitalization.
This session explores the U.S. EPA Brownfields Job Training (BJT) Grant Program, which recently awarded approximately $12 million to 25 communities to recruit and train unemployed and underemployed individuals for environmental careers. Attendees will learn about program eligibility, and how grant funding supports workforce development initiatives.
The presentation will also highlight the Brownfields Technician Training Program at Employment Skills Center, a current BJT Grantee. Their program was developed through collaboration with workforce and industry partners, and uses targeted curriculum, hands-on instruction, and industry-recognized certifications such as HAZWOPER, asbestos, and lead training, to ensure graduates gain job-ready skills that support environmental remediation and redevelopment projects. Presenters will offer practical strategies for building workforce pipelines that strengthen local economies, address environmental challenges, and create lasting community benefits.
