Green Core Training
Environmental Literacy and
Work Readiness Training
KC Can Compost’s Green Core Training program utilizes the Roots of Success and Conover curricula to provide environmental literacy and work readiness training to individuals with barriers to employment. The program then provides assistance to program graduates to help them obtain green internships or jobs.
The Roots of Success curriculum prepares trainees for more than 125 environmental jobs and career pathways. Graduates of the program receive industry relevant certifications.
With Conover, trainees learn the critical soft skills that are most sought after in today’s workplace through an online, video-based curriculum.
Classroom Training
Five Weeks
100 hours
Environmental Topics (Roots of Success)
Fundamentals of Environmental Literacy
Energy
Building
Transportation
Health, Food and Agriculture
Water
Waste
Social Entrepreneurship
Community Organizing and Leadership
Work Readiness Topics (Conover)
Attitude
Communication
Planning and Organizing
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal/Social Skills
Teamwork
Decision Making
Resume Writing
Interviewing Practice
Certifications
Upon completion of coursework, students earn an Environmental Literacy Certificate from Roots of Success
Students who complete all 10 Roots of Success modules are eligible for a Department of Labor designation as an Environmental Specialist
Students earn credentials in Job Readiness, Job Seeking, and Job Keeping from Conover Online
Training Locations + Registration
UPCOMING Class
Transition Center of Kansas City
651 Mulberry Street, Kansas City, MO 64101
August 19 - September 20
Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UPCOMING CLASS
Kansas City, MO
TBD
October 14 - November 15
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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