ABOUT THE ECO PROJECT
The Environmental Cleanup Opportunities (ECO) Project participants help address the city’s environmental needs by engaging in litter abatement projects throughout Visalia. Through the Visalia Employment Connection’s pre-employment sessions, participants learn about the job interview process, build a résumé, and develop budgeting techniques to balance personal finances. After completing the pre-employment sessions, participants begin their transitional jobs training with CSET’s Sequoia Community Corps.
WHAT ARE THE ECO PROJECT ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS?
The ECO Project is referral based and referral guidelines include:
1. Participant must be homeless or have been homeless within the past 12 months, reside in Visalia, and be referred by a local agency or organization.
2. Meet program enrollment criteria:
a. Be at least 18 years old b. Residing in Visalia c. Homeless within the last year d. Must be interested in the type of work in the Transitional Jobs Program (litter abatement work within City of Visalia) e. Possess right-to-work documents f. Be registered with Selective Service (Males born on or after January 1, 1960 – Verify at Selective Service System website www.sss.gov). If not registered, follow Selective Service Processes.
3. Partners can use the button below to submit a referral for enrollment.
UPON REFERRAL
Upon referral, participants will be screened and contacted by the Visalia Employment Connection to schedule an orientation. If you would like more information about this topic, including information about the referral process and enrollment criteria, contact Stephanie Ledesma at (559) 713-5157.