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Often life-skills education alone will not properly prepare a student for a Brownfields Job Development and Training program. Curriculum associated with these programs all require basic math and science skills. A lack of literacy and communication skills can become a major impediment for individuals attempting to train for and find an environmental job.

Remedial education may be necessary before  brownfields environmental education cab begin.

Rather than making assumptions about the reading, math, and writing levels of the students entering your training program, an assessment (discussed in the Recruitment and Assessment chapter) should be given to provide a clear characterization of each individual's knowledge and experience. Even the best students may have mastered and forgotten subjects used as a foundation for environmental education. The challenge for the Brownfields Job Development and Training program staff is to bring each student to a level sufficient to successfully complete environmental
training.


Remedial education may occur in several ways. Brownfields Job Development and Training programs that are part of larger training organizations may incorporate remedial training courses as part of an overall comprehensive program. Department of Labor programs may develop an individual learning plan for each person that includes remedial education. When remedial education is needed but is not available, you may need to incorporated it into each environmental course. 


As with other components of Brownfields Job Development and Training programs, remedial education demonstrates the importance of coordination and partnership with organizations that offer services necessary for students to be successful.


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