UpdatedFri, Mar 12, 2021 at 11:34 am ET
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The Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket is one of many RI locations where environmental cleanup is key to property redevelopment. (Google Maps)
PAWTUCKET, RI — Environmental justice is a rising theme, and now four Rhode Island communities — Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and Central Falls — will benefit from a green jobs training program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Groundwork Rhode Island in Pawtucket was just selected by the EPA for a $200,000 environmental workforce development and job training grant. Groundwork will train up to 56 people, with a focus on those who need it most. The program is designed to help adults who have experienced barriers to employment, and those who live in areas historically affected by hazardous waste and brownfield sites.