University of Florida TREEO Center Unveils State-of-the-Art Asbestos Training Room

Kylie Register • December 2, 2024 • Asbestos

University of Florida TREEO Center Unveils State-of-the-Art Asbestos Training Room

The University of Florida TREEO Center is proud to introduce its brand-new asbestos training room, a cutting-edge facility designed to elevate asbestos abatement training to new heights. Replacing a structure that had served students since the early 1980s, this 16x20-foot training space represents a significant leap forward in both functionality and design. [...]

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UF TREEO Awarded $75,000 Federal Grant to Develop English and Spanish Training Materials for Ladder and Stairway Safety

Kylie Register • November 5, 2024 • Safety & Health

UF TREEO Awarded $75,000 Federal Grant to Develop English and Spanish Training Materials for Ladder and Stairway Safety

The University of Florida’s Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (UF TREEO) Center is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $75,000 Training & Education Materials Development grant from the U.S. Department of Labor through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. This funding will support the development of comprehensive Ladder and Stairway Safety training materials aimed at enhancing safety for workers in construction and general industries. [...]

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University of Florida’s Office of Professional Workforce Development Now Accepting GI Bill® Benefits for Select Courses

Kylie Register • October 23, 2024 • Asbestos

University of Florida’s Office of Professional Workforce Development Now Accepting GI Bill® Benefits for Select Courses

The University of Florida’s Office of Professional Workforce Development (UF OPWD) is proud to announce that eligible individuals can now utilize their GI Bill® Benefits for select professional development programs. This initiative marks an exciting opportunity for veterans and their families to gain valuable skills and training through UF OPWD’s diverse range of courses. [...]

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Senate Bill 382 (2024) – Continuing Education Requirements

Melissa Hamilton • August 27, 2024 • Asbestos

Senate Bill 382 (2024) – Continuing Education Requirements

On May 17, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 382 into law, bringing significant changes to the continuing education requirements for certain professional licenses in Florida. This new legislation exempts specific licenses from the need for ongoing continuing education. [...]

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In Memoriam: Carol Hinton – A Legacy of Leadership and Dedication

Andrew Campbell • August 6, 2024 • Update

In Memoriam: Carol Hinton – A Legacy of Leadership and Dedication

With a heavy heart, I share the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Carol Hinton. Carol served as the Director of the UF Training, Research, and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Center from May 2010 until her retirement in March 2021. Under her leadership, the center offered 6,606 classes and trained 27,358 students in environmental occupations such as Water and Wastewater, Backflow, Solid Waste, and Asbestos. These courses, delivered at the TREEO Center, across the state, and beyond, were crucial in training the next generation of industry professionals who maintain our nation's critical infrastructure. [...]

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EXCELLENCE IN Environmental Training

We are the University’s environmental training center providing non-credit continuing education courses and certificate programs to those working in environmental professions.

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Asbestos Abatement

Participating in an Asbestos course from UF TREEO provides you the information and skills you need to be a leader in your profession.

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Backflow Prevention

We offer a variety of courses and certifications for those working in Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention.

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OSHA Training

OPWD is proud to be a Host Site for select courses offered by the OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) at Volunteer State Community College (VSCC)

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Solid & Hazardous Waste

We offer a variety of courses for those in the waste management industry to meet their initial and refresher training requirements.

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Water/Wastewater

We have the staff and network of available resources to ensure that those working in the water and wastewater industry will learn meaningful procedures and techniques for understanding water and wastewater systems and providing safe drinking water.

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Additional Trades

Online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

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