MWTP PowerPoint Brochure

To be young and untrained in today’s workforce is equivalent to standing at the intersection of poverty boulevard and dead-end street. You may be able to escape, but will require mapping out a detailed plan.

Being able to move from a place of hardship to one of accomplishment can be difficult for even the most seasoned professional. Clearly, young adults who haven’t the experience nor training to overcome everyday workplace obstacles are even more venerable to becoming caught at that grime intersection with no hope.

Young residents in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area now have a program that will move them into a position where they can become and maintain their self-sufficiency. The Minority Workers Training Program (MWTP) is now recruiting students for its 2008 class. The main goal of the program is to provide young adults with a vigorous training program that will eventually lead to productive employment. Overall, the program has a success rate of nearly 70 percent nationwide.

Students
Our programs offer training to workers whose jobs expose them to hazardous materials. We specialize in providing quality training to individuals  who are emergency responders, environmental technicians, manufacturing workers, and construction workers. We also provide training to individuals interested in starting a career in these specialized fields. Our team of experienced instructors works extensively with diverse populations, such as residents of disadvantaged communities, minority youths, unemployed and low-skilled workers, and limited-English-proficient students.

Funding / Subsidies
Courses are continuously adapted based on the individual needs of students and employers. Because many of OAI's courses are grant subsidized, smaller companies, and workers who cannot afford the full cost of training, are able to receive training required by OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Eligibility requirements and funding information are available upon request. Funding sources include the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).

Graduation and Placements

2005 – 2006 Graduated / Certified 25 Students;
Placed 17. 1 year retention, 75%

2006 – 2007 Graduated/ Certified 38 Students;
Placed 32. 6 month retention, 82%

2007 – 2008 Enrollment in Progress for 35 Students

For more information on the program call Mr. Michael Clarke at
(202) 574-1508.

External Links

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Environmental Remediation Construction Training