New program in Imperial Valley offers sustainability career training
HEBER, Calif. (KYMA) -Â A new program in the Imperial Valley is helping local residents gain skills in sustainability while creating opportunities for meaningful work.
The From Waste to Green Project, led by Southern California nonprofit Raizes Inc., combines technical training with entrepreneurship education.
Participants learn how to launch their own sustainable businesses while contributing to environmental solutions.
The program lasts five and a half months and provides participants with job-search support, a Horticulture Certificate, and a laptop to support their learning and future work.
The program is free for eligible individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or from low-income communities.
Learn more about Raizes Inc. and the From Waste to Green Project at Raizes.org
