ECOlogic, a commercial carpet and textile cleaning and restoration expert that also
specializes in hard surface restoration, is pleased to announce it has partnered with
Roxbury Community College (RCC) to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) and Workplace Literacy Training for its employees through a $69,000 Workforce
Training Fund Grant. The program is designed to allow ECOlogic to increase customer
satisfaction and achieve greater client retention by delivering faster and more cost-effective
services while minimizing client disruption. The funding will support 330 classroom
hours over a two-year period and will be matched by ECOlogic.
RCC is a co-educational public institution of higher education, offering associate
degrees, certificate programs, workforce development programs and lifelong learning
programs. RCC provides a nurturing environment, where all community members are welcome,
regardless of past education. The College transforms lives through excellence and
innovation, preparing learners for active citizenry and success in a changing world.
RCC provides customized training programs by performing an assessment and developing a curriculum to address professional development needs. Training delivery is practical, focused and engaging, providing trainees the opportunity to integrate existing knowledge and experiences with new information and insights. This training model allows participants to strengthen and polish their skill levels to fully carry out job duties in accordance with management’s expectations. ECOlogic’s customized program includes training at ECOlogic’s headquarters on a designated schedule that is convenient for participants and management.
“This marks the first grant provided by the Commonwealth Corporation Workforce Training Fund to help Roxbury Community College subsidize an employer’s training program,” said RCC Vice President of Advancement and Community Relations Lorita Williams. “We are thrilled to partner with ECOlogic on this training program, as customized programs are an important component of our workforce development portfolio. I’m certain this program will equip ECOlogic employees with the skills needed for career success, while also providing the Commonwealth with a more skilled workforce.”
This project is funded by a Workforce Training Fund grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The grant program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation.
ECOlogic, a premier carpet, textile and hard surface maintenance provider for more than 20 years, will apply the grant towards an ESOL and Workplace Literacy Training program to improve employee understanding of required job procedures, technical skills and material usage. The program will develop English conversation, reading, and writing skills to improve job effectiveness and help employees achieve organizational efficiency and quality improvement to reduce client callbacks, rework and improve customer satisfaction. In total, 17 professional and technical staff members at ECOlogic will participate in the program.
“ECOlogic is firmly committed to our employee’s and believe helping them develop skills will improve our customer experience, allow them to earn significantly more throughout their careers and be strong contributors to the economy of the Commonwealth. This labor class typically has few opportunities of which to avail themselves and we are proud to provide them a path to a brighter future,” said Tom Moore, co-founder and principal at ECOlogic. “Roxbury Community College was selected because of its platform of experience in workforce development and in-demand skills training using adult learning principles. We are proud to be the recipient of this grant and in a position to enhance the skills of our employees to allow us to provide better service.”
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development is responsible for the Workforce Training Fund. The program provides resources to Massachusetts businesses to help address business productivity and competitiveness by funding training for current and newly hired employees.
About ECOlogic
ECOlogic is a commercial carpet and textile cleaning and restoration expert that also
specializes in hard surface restoration. ECOlogic uses the latest technology to provide
the highest quality care available. Bringing sustainable maintenance to your organization
makes good business sense, improving indoor air quality by removing airborne particulates,
including soil, spores, allergens and bacteria, and extending the life of the carpet
with technology that reduces water and electricity usage. With ECOlogic’s regular
care and maintenance, your flooring and textiles will provide many years of superior
performance and satisfaction. For more information on a customized maintenance program
designed for your facility’s needs, please visit http://ECOlogicltd.com/.
About Roxbury Community College
Founded in 1973, RCC is a comprehensive, multicultural, urban, student-centered, open-access
community college. RCC offers associates degree and certificate programs, online courses,
corporate and community education programs, and lifelong learning programs. The 16-acre,
five-building campus houses classrooms, specialized science and computer laboratories,
the Library and Learning Center, the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center and the
Media Arts Center.
Media Contacts
Susan Shelby
Rhino PR for ECOlogic
978-985-4541
ECOlogic@rhinopr.com
Jordan Emily Smock
Director of Marketing & Communications
Roxbury Community College
857-701-1234
jsmock@rcc.mass.edu