Partners Achieving Sustainability Excellence a 501c3 nonprofit organization

Partners Achieving Sustainability Excellence a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization John Esson Executive Director PASE Corps

Why PASE Corps – for what purpose? . . . to solve the catch-22 of environmental job seekers needing a job in order to get experience and employers wanting people with experience, … catch-22 ause of m scape bec s : catch-22 which there is no e n u o n noun l a r m h-22; plu stance fro m u c ir noun: catc c lt. or difficu conditions ndary t a dilemma n a e u d n q e p – e d a r o m em conflicting yms: dil n o n y s " n 2 situatio "a catch-2 utually le irc - vicious c 2

Why PASE Corps continued … provide high quality environmental professional training, placement & management services for employers … 3

Why PASE Corps continued… … and complete short-term environmental projects that provide on-the job- training experiences for our Associates, tap experienced mentors, and get work done for employers. 4

NOTE PASE Corps Associates are beyond “intern” level We are serious professionals in training that are continuously improving our craft. We have at least a bachelor’s degree and often have an advanced college degree and job experience. We stay abreast of our profession and practice skills that will make us successful employees and leaders in our field. We are ready. 5

Example PASE Corps Advanced Training When: Mondays 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. Begins Feb 6 Where: Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton. Future training at other colleges. How: PASE Corps Associates research and teach courses: Based on employer needs surveys State/local regulations and permitting Successful proposal writing, grant writing, project management Employers are very welcome to join us!! – practical input, technical guidance and career mentoring. Credit: Community colleges provide continuing education credit 6

Associate’s Benefits Training Build in skills employers want at no cost to your resume – no gaps in experience Network Job with employers placement support Internships Personal career coaching & mentoring Some paid temporary job assignments Direct hire with environmental employers is the goal 7

Partner-Employers’ Benefits Easy Intern/Staffing* Program PASE Corps recruits, screens, and manages Senior mentors support interns and lead project teams May participate in PASE Corps training sessions and network with prospective interns/future employees Training sessions focused on your (employer) needs Affordable solutions for your short-term projects or staffing needs Work with a nonprofit to help people launch careers * Must be educational/training experience for PASE Corps Associate 8

Goals/Outcome Help our Partners-Employers: Get short-term projects done Hire trained, experienced, emerging professionals Work Place with tight budgets 75% of PASE Corps Associates in professional, good paying environmental jobs 9

Our Experience: Over 20 years Managing Intern Programs and Recruiting/Managing Off-site Staff Operated U. S. Air Force Environmental Intern Program Operated Army NEPA Intern Program Placed/managed professional environmental staff at military installations, Dept Homeland Security, Dept. of Energy, Lockheed Martin, SAIC/Leidos Recruited staff for over 1, 500 environmental consultants, companies, agencies, nonprofits, and universities world-wide (Environmental. Career. com) 10

Partnering Mechanisms (Employers, this is for you) Government agency/college cooperative agreement GSA Government Contract Intergovernmental Personnel Act Small projects- government or company credit card Donations are tax deductible – 501(c)(3) non profit org 11

Future Leaders PASE Corps is seeking inspired future leaders to: … lead Help us launch a new Hampton Roads Chapter of the National Association of Environmental Professionals NAEP. org Demonstrate Initiative, Leadership, Organizational, and Management Skills Network with environmental professionals Stay ahead of latest changes and technologies in profession Titles to add to your resume: : Co-Founder, President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Committee Chairs, Liaison to NAEP 12

Questions? Contact: John Esson, Executive Director PASE Corps Hampton, Virginia PASEcorps. org info@PASEcorps. org 757 -750 -1971 13