POP participants receive intensive skills training in one of five areas: security, custodial, clerical, handyman/ fix-it and horticulture. Training is supplemented by classroom workshops in computer literacy, grafitti removal, plant identification, pest control, basic electrical and plumbing skills, floor care and sheet rock installation. POP participants have the opportunity to attend weekly on-site classes in basic education, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language. Participants can also receive licensing and certification in the following: regular and commercial driver training, NYS Eight-Hour Security pre-assignment, First Aid and CPR.
POP trainees have extensive experience and skills in a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to:
Horticulture
POP horticulture trainees are knowledgeable in:
- Plant and tree identification
- Planting and mulching
- Pruning of shrubs and trees
- Flower bed installation
- Pest control and fertilization techniques
Clerical/ Office
POP clerical assistants are experienced in:
- Customer service
- Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry
- Phone etiquette and clerical skills
- Preparing business correspondence
- Filing, copying and faxing
Driver Training
POP has experienced drivers with the following:
- NYS Class D & E driver's licenses
- NYS Class A & B commercial driver's licenses
- Hazardous material endorsements
- CDL passenger endorsements
Custodial
POP custodial trainees receive comprehensive instruction in:
- Use of high speed extraction an buffing machines
- Painting techniques for interiors and exteriors
- Care of floor and wall surfaces
- Graffiti removal
- Use of cleaning solvents and chemicals
Handyman/ Fix-It
The POP fix-it crew trains in:
- Use of hand and power tools
- Basic plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry skills
- Drywall/ sheetrock installation .Fence/ bench repair and installation
- Coating/ refurbishment of handball, tennis and basketball courts
Security
All POP security officers are certified and knowledgeable in:
- NYS 8 Hour pre-assignment training
- Red Cross CPR and first aid
- Traffic direction and crowd control
- Self defense
- Conflict mediation and resolution