At the age of 33, Terrence Townsend from Canton, MA., found himself out of work in a field he greatly enjoyed. Terrence had eleven years of experience but felt he needed more education in the environmental field in order to gain a higher-level permanent position. He went to the Metro South/West ETA Career center and received a federal grant to attend the Institute for Environmental Education (IEE) full-time. While attending IEE, Terrence excelled in the classroom and was offered a position as an Engineer Technician at GZA GEO Environmental in Newton, MA. In September of 2000, Terrence completed his lead apprenticeship program, received his Massachusetts Lead Inspector license and transitioned into an Environmental Technical Specialist position. Last year Terrence received the distinguished performance award from GZA. Terrence is also a motivational speaker on the weekends at the BIFF Paradigm that helps motivate kids in school, as well as a musician and part-time music producer with an interest in promoting positive music to empower young adults. Currently Terrence is working towards receiving his Asbestos Project Monitor and Management Planner licenses.