Workforce Development
SET is an environmental workforce development and job training program funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. The purpose of the SET program is to help unemployed and under-employed residents in Charlotte, NC gain skills and qualifications to secure employment in the environmental workforce. Over the course of 6-weeks, participants are exposed to instructional learning, hands-on activities, and simulated demonstrations to obtain a variety of professional credentials relevant to the environmental field. After completing the program and passing a physical exam, graduates engage with environmental staffing agencies and local employers for job placement opportunities.
GET SET
SET Training Curriculum |
Credentials |
Hazardous Waste Operation & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER40) | National Certification |
OSHA Construction Industry Health & Safety (OSHA10) | National Certification, OSHA Card |
First Aid & CPR | National Certification, CPR Card |
Lead Based Paint Abatement Worker | State Accreditation (License): NC |
Asbestos Worker/Handler | State Accreditation (License): NC, SC, VA, TN |
OSHA Confined Space Entry | National Certification |
Soil & Groundwater Sampling | Certificate of Completion |
Pest Management Control | CEU |
Eligibility
- US Citizen
- Age: 18+ yrs.
- Low Income individual
- Pass a drug test
- H.S. diploma or GED
- Posses a valid driver’s license (preferred)
Participant’s Journey
I’m interested in becoming a candidate for the program.
Where do I go from here?
(* dates, times & locations coming soon)
Training Cycles
Tryout Dates |
Training Dates |
For additional information on SET or how to apply to the program, please contact TWIN at info@twinnonprofit.org or (704 659-6712)