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Environmental Career Pathways Program

Environmental Career Pathways (ECP) Program

Program Contacts
Bertina Carter
713-313-1406
‍bertina.carter@tsu.edu

Paulette Lynch
713-313-7348
paulette.lynch@tsu.edu

Offices and classes held at:
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St.
E.O. Bell Building Basement
Houston, TX 77004

about The Environmental Career Pathways Program

The Environmental Career Pathways (ECP) Program is designed to train unemployed and/or underemployed individuals in the Houston area in the environmental services field. The training is free and provided at Texas Southern University and other selected sites.

The ECP Program recruits unemployed/underemployed women and men from Houston to attend a five-week training program at Texas Southern University for career opportunities in the environmental industry.  The program has a 92-96% job placement rate.

free training

Training is offered in a 5-week classroom and hands-on type setting by dynamic instructors and trainers that are experts in their field.

For more Information

Training Dates Feburary 1 - March 5, 2027
Please email Bertina Carter at bertina.carter@tsu.edu or Paulette Lynch at paulette.lynch@tsu.edu.

Certifications

  • IADC Well Sharp
  • SafeLand & SafeGulf
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) awareness
  • First Aid, CPR, AED
  • Hazwoper
  • OSHA 10

incentives

  • FREE TRAINING
  • Transportation Assistance
  • TWIC Card Eligibility
  • Weekly Stipend
  • Daily Lunch Provided

eligibility requirements

  • 18 yrs. or older with a H.S. Diploma or GED
  • Ready to launch an Environmental Career
  • Valid Driver’s License or ID
  • Ability to pass a Drug Test