SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces Graduation Ceremony for EPA Environmental Technician Training 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 28 at Santa Fe Higher Education Center.
Details:
- Who: Eleven graduates, who will be job-ready upon completion of the program. They will have up to nine industry certifications after completing the intensive five-week training.
- When: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 28
- Where: Santa Fe Higher Education Center Lobby
- Cost: Free.
Of Note: Graduates will receive certifications in the following:
- General Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER);
- Forklift Operator;
- OSHA Construction Standards;
- Confined Space Entry and Non-Entry Rescue;
- Solid Waste Management;
- Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA);
- Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments;
- Environmental Sampling;
- DOT HazMat;
- First Aid CPR AED in the list of certifications.
In addition to the 172 hours of training, attendees met with environmental employers and Department of Workforce Solutions staff to provide guidance on résumé preparation and job interviewing skills.
Additional Information: For questions about the program: Contact Environmental Health and Safety Instructor Janet Kerley via email at janet.kerley@sfcc.edu or call 505.428.1896. Graduates will be available for interviews after the program April 28. For more information about the $200,000 EPA grant given to SFCC, read this EPA press release.
About SFCC:
For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is designated a ”2019 Best for Vets” and a “2015 Military Friendly” school. The college serves more than 15,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs. For further information, visit sfcc.edu or call 505.428.1000. Follow them: SFCC on Facebook, SFCC on Twitter, SFCC on LinkedIn.