Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Training Opportunities

The Buffalo Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) is offering FREE TRAINING in a variety of areas for people currently employed in weatherization, housing rehab, and other types of home improvement.

The following trainings are available, at no charge to participants:

TrainingLength of Course
EPA- Accredited Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) Training8 hours
OSHA 10 training on job site safety10 hours
EPA and OSHA Accredited Asbestos Handler training32 hours
Healthy Homes workshop16 hours
Mold Remediation Worker8 hours

Program participants must:

  • Live or work in Erie County
  • Already have weatherization worker training OR one of the other priority skill areas. (Defined as training or certification that meets or exceeds the following: Lead RRP, OSHA-10, Mold Remediation Worker, or Asbestos Handler.)
  • Be ready to commit to obtaining a total of at least three skill areas through training and certification (Total includes any trainings/certifications already obtained.)
  • Have a current income of less than $52,900/year for a family of four. (Limit varies based on your family size. Click here for complete details.)

Why is Buffalo GHHI providing free training?

Buffalo GHHI promotes and coordinates local programs for weatherization, lead hazard control, asthma control, and other health and safety improvements in low-income homes. A comprehensive approach to housing requires a cross-trained workforce ready and able to assess homes and to carry out the work needed. GHHI has limited grant funds to expand the pool of qualified workers. These funds may not be available in 2013, so interested individuals should take advantage of the opportunity now.

Why should you get involved?

  • Save money on training your staff.
  • Expand the types of jobs you can bid on by adding new skill areas.
  • Build a greener, healthier Buffalo!

For more information on training, call (716) 712-5500.