ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester celebrated the latest graduates of its Brownfields Environmental Skills Training Program on Monday, marking the completion of a five-week course designed to help residents prepare for jobs in environmental remediation.
Mayor Malik Evans joined graduates at a ceremony recognizing their completion of the program, which provides workforce training for unemployed and dislocated workers in the Rochester community.
The program combines technical training with life skills, social skills and mentorship intended to help participants move into employment and build long-term career opportunities…