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The mayor of Providence, Rhode Island announced the $3.1 million Green Pathways out of Poverty Partnership to train low-income, unemployed residents for green jobs. The city received one of only 38 grants nationwide from the Department of Labor.

The Green Pathways program will final for 16 weeks as well as provide 190 adults with literacy, basic skills education as well as green job skills. When students from the program graduate, they will possess earned up to five industry-recognized certifications in renewable energy, green renovation, deconstruction as well as energy-efficient weatherization. It includes a four-week program where participants will earn the Occupational Safety as well as Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations as well as Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification followed by 12 weeks of hands-on training that includes OSHA lead as well as asbestos remediation certification, as well.

This is the earliest green jobs training program in Rhode Island to target the poorest residents, as other programs are geared toward trained workers who are looking to advance their skills. Green Pathways will provide English language development skills for participants who may speak one of over 30 dissimilar languages in the city.

Green Pathways participants will be paid $140 per week for 11 weeks to work 20 hours in high-poverty neighborhoods providing education as well as energy-efficient residential upgrades. Program graduates will receive job placement assistance, as well.

For the filled story, go to The Providence Journal.