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Home My WebLink AboutItem 4.5 - Brownfields - Residents Ready First 9.24.26Residents Ready First Eco Ed Impact Corp builds lasting local capacity through practical education, recognized credentials, emergency preparedness, and pathways to employment. This October, that mission reaches Dania Beach through no-cost EPA-funded Brownﬁelds Job Training for 20 residents. Prepare Industry-recognized environmental and safety credentials Credential HAZWOPER, CERT, Lead RRP, CPR/AED & more Connect Employer pathways and project site networks Deploy Residents ready to serve their community and careers 2016 – 2026 EEIC Community Impact Nearly a decade of hands-on work across Dania Beach and South Florida spanning environmental education, healthy and sustainable families, emergency preparedness, tree canopy expansion, food access, and workforce development. 2016–2020 Youth and family environmental education, gardens, and sustainability programming across South Florida. 2021–2024 Preparedness, CERT training, healthy homes, and ﬁrst Brownﬁelds Job Training cohorts delivered. 2025 247 event registrations, 41 CERT graduates, 4 tree canopy workshops, and 2 ZipGrow households equipped. 2026 2 BJT cohorts in Miami Gardens and West Park. Dania Beach cohort begins October 2026. 247 Event Registrations Across 9 EEIC events in 2025 4 Tree Canopy Workshops 70 reservations; 81 sign-ins 41 CERT Graduates 26 adults + 15 teens trained 2 BJT Cohorts Delivered Miami Gardens + West Park From Community Education to Resident Capacity EEIC converts public investment into lasting resident capacity. Two completed cohorts show the model at work. The pathway moves residents from education to employment-ready credentials through structured, community-centered training. Completed Cohort Proof Points 2 Cohorts Completed Miami Gardens and West Park 26 BJT Graduates Across both cohorts 100% Completion Rate In the latest cohort $500K EPA award supports 80 residents planned and 45 job placements projected across the full grant period. Placement support continues and outcomes will be reported once conﬁrmed. OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 7, 2026 What Dania Beach Residents Receive This October Twenty Dania Beach residents will receive no-cost, EPA-funded environmental and safety training with a $400 completion stipend and direct connections to employers and environmental projects. Weekday and weekend sessions available to accommodate working adults. HAZWOPER 40 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response, the gold standard for site work Disaster Site Worker Qualiﬁed for debris management and post-disaster site operations Lead RRP Renovation, Repair & Painting, EPA-certiﬁed for lead-safe work practices CERT + CPR/AED Community Emergency Response Team and life-saving ﬁrst aid credentials Soil & Water Sampling Environmental testing skills applicable to brownﬁelds and stormwater projects Brownﬁelds 101 + More Conﬁned Space, Muck & Gut, and Brownﬁelds site fundamentals included Train here. Earn credentials. Compete for opportunity. Apply or refer a resident: brownﬁeldsjobtraining.com · 305-760-9140 Why this training matters to Dania Beach This cohort prepares residents to support environmental safety, disaster readiness, neighborhood stewardship, infrastructure work, and long-term career mobility. Resident credentials No-cost training gives residents portable safety and environmental credentials they can use beyond one class. Disaster readiness CERT, CPR/AED, and Disaster Site Worker strengthen household and neighborhood preparedness. Environmental know-how Soil/water sampling, HAZWOPER, lead-safe work, and Brownﬁelds 101 build practical site awareness. Pathways to opportunity Employer connections and project-site exposure help translate training into real next steps. The immediate goal is simple: prepare 20 Dania Beach residents for the October cohort and connect them to opportunity. Who should apply, and how can the City help? Dania Beach residents 18+ who can complete the training and are ready for a new pathway. 1 · Unemployed / Underemployed 2 · Returning Citizens 3 · Veterans 4 · Young Adults 18+5 · Career Changers & Older Adults 6 · Transitional / Recovery Housing How the City Can Help Weekly Newsletter & Social Media Feature the program in the City's weekly release and social channels City Website & Events Calendar Post with link to brownﬁeldsjobtraining.com Staﬀ & Partner Referrals Direct eligible residents through City staﬀ, CRA, housing authority, and community orgs Commission & Community Meetings Allow EEIC to present at City Commission, CRA, and neighborhood gatherings Apply or Refer a Resident brownﬁeldsjobtraining.com 305-760-9140 October 16 – November 7, 2026 No-cost training + $400 completion stipend