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74% of the individuals that have completed the Environmental Remediation Technician six-week, 240 hour accelerated job training program have found employment utilizing the training received. The program, funded by the Brownsfields Job Training program and in partnership with St Louis University-Center for Environmental Education and Training, is designed to help unemployed and underemployed individuals living near brownfield impacted areas pursue entry level employment in environmental remediation and maintain a living wage. The program includes instruction in lead and asbestos remediation, hazardous materials handling, and worker safety, as well as firsthand views of St. Louis area remediation sites.