Palmer Scholars is excited to announce our newest program, the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI). The structure involves two days of classroom learning and one day of fieldwork each week.
Start Date: October 15th
Program Highlights:
Career Planning: One-on-one sessions with a Navigator for job placement and career support.
Scholar Support: Includes supportive services and financial incentives.
Program Structure:
8 Week Program
192 Hours of Training
Sessions held three days a week (Tuesday to Thursday)
8 Hours Each Day
GSI Workforce Collaborative
A regional initiative by The Nature Conservancy to advance green stormwater infrastructure and urban forestry careers, addressing workforce sustainability challenges.
Multi-sector representation supporting workers in family-wage GSI jobs and employers needing a qualified workforce.
Identified a gap in relevant training programs in Pierce County.
A subcommittee from Pierce Conservation District, City of Tacoma, Clover Park Technical College, Workforce Central, and The Nature Conservancy created a framework to pilot entry-level training.
Training combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, adapting the Western Washington Regional GSI Curriculum, with a focus on equity and equitable engagement.
What is GSI?
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), also known as Low Impact Development (LID), is an evolving field focused on the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of systems that manage water resources. This work aims to replicate the natural functions of watersheds to manage water quality and quantity in urban, suburban, and rural areas, as well as transportation systems. GSI plays a crucial role in supporting ecosystems—including plants, animals, and human health—by complementing conventional stormwater management practices.
To enroll in our GSI program, please attend one of the upcoming enrollment events and bring the following documents:
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. (birth certificate, social security card, or green card)
Photo identification (ID, driver's license, or passport)
Registration for selective services (if identified as male at birth) register here
High School Diploma or GED (If you don’t have either, please let us know as it does not disqualify you)
Proof of residency in Pierce County (a piece of mail with your name and address or an ID with your current Pierce County address)
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