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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 16×20-foot training space represents a significant leap forward in both functionality and design.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development is excited to announce a new collaboration with Ed2Go, a leading provider of online learning solutions. This partnership aims to enhance and expand our current course offerings by providing a diverse array of online courses designed to meet the evolving needs of professionals and tradespeople.

UF TREEO instructor, Paul Zak, recently became a Certified Safety Professional® through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

The term “Environmental Justice” is often defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. [..]

We are excited to introduce a new feature to the UF TREEO website: The Upcoming Courses Calendar. This tool provides a master view of all upcoming TREEO courses, with the ability to filter courses by program area or date.

This video is a step-by-step walk-through of the new DestinyOne registration system. If you have any questions please reach out […]