The New England Consortium

What The New England Consortium does

The New England Consortium (TNEC), operating as TNEC-CSEA, is a nonprofit hazardous waste worker and emergency responder health and safety training consortium directed by the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Founded in 1987-1988, TNEC is one of 18 training programs administered under the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Worker Education Program and one of the original 11 organizations awarded when the program launched in September 1987. Its core technology is a blended learning methodology that integrates computer-based instruction with adult-education-grounded hands-on participatory training, simulated emergency scenarios, and practical exercises in actual permit-required confined spaces, supported by a FEMA library and specialized environmental air monitoring equipment.

The organization serves two primary customer segments: (1) private sector employers across manufacturing, chemicals, utilities, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food/dairy, and heavy industry who require HAZWOPER, confined space, construction safety, and hazard communication training to meet OSHA 1910.120 compliance; and (2) government and municipal workers including U.S. EPA Region I, OSHA Region I, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, U.S. Postal Service, fire and police departments, and public works agencies across all six New England states. Course fees range from $170 to $650 per student depending on course length and public/private sector status, with volume discounts up to 15%.

TNEC's business model combines primary funding from the NIEHS cooperative agreement (most recently a $7.3M grant in 2025), course fee revenue from open enrollment classes held monthly at its Lowell, MA training center (15-25 students per session), and on-site customized contract training delivered anywhere in New England. The organization also offers free virtual courses on emerging topics like opioids in the workplace, climate change and chemical safety, and disaster preparedness. It operates a partnership ecosystem with four COSH coalitions (MassCOSH, ConnectiCOSH, NHCOSH, RICOSH) and CSEA Local 1000 of AFSCME, and runs a sub-brand called the New England Healthy Homes Training Center. Since 1988, TNEC has trained over 60,000 workers and worked with more than 3,000 New England employers.

Name

The New England Consortium

Legal name

The New England Consortium

Website

https://tnectraining.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The New England Consortium is a nonprofit training consortium directed by UMass Lowell that delivers OSHA-compliant hazardous waste worker and emergency responder health and safety training to government agencies and private employers across the six New England states, funded primarily by an NIEHS cooperative agreement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Handling & Response Training (EDAOAMAL)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Hazardous waste training
• Emergency response training
• OSHA compliance training
• HAZWOPER certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Lowell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. NIEHS Worker Training Program Grant: Primary funding source from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Worker Education Program. TNEC-CSEA is one of 18 training programs awarded and administered by NIEHS. Recently awarded $7.3M grant for worker health and safety training.
2. Training Course Fees: Revenue from course fees charged to students and organizations. Public agencies pay lower rates (e.g., $600 for 40-hour HAZWOPER) while private sector pays higher rates (e.g., $650). Volume discounts up to 15% available for organizations sending more than 3 employees per year.
3. Contract/Customized Training: On-site training delivered at client facilities, customized to meet specific organizational needs. Pricing based on number of participants, location, and materials required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TNEC delivers OSHA 1910.120-compliant hazardous waste operations, emergency response, and workplace health and safety training programs. Courses are delivered through monthly open enrollment at the Lowell, MA training center (15-25 students per session) and customized on-site contract training at client facilities anywhere in New England. The portfolio spans HAZWOPER 40-hour and refresher courses, emergency responder training (awareness, operations, technician, incident commander), OSHA 10/30 for construction and general industry, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, first aid/CPR, and disaster preparedness, with certificates and wallet cards issued upon completion.

Product overview

The New England Consortium (TNEC) is a training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of workplace health and safety training courses. The core offerings include HAZWOPER training programs (40-hour basic, 8-hour refresher, supervisor courses), emergency responder training at various levels (awareness, operations, technician, incident commander), and OSHA compliance courses (OSHA 10 and 30 for construction and general industry). Additional specialized training covers confined space entry, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, first aid/CPR, infectious disease awareness, and disaster preparedness. Training is delivered through two channels: open enrollment courses at TNEC's UMass Lowell training center (15-25 students per session) and customized contract training at client sites throughout New England. Free virtual courses on opioids in the workplace and climate change/chemical safety are also offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New England Healthy Homes Training Center: A training center focused on healthy homes and environmental health interventions, directed by David A. Turcotte.

Products and services

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training (Basic Superfund Site Worker) Comprehensive 40-hour course responding to OSHA 1910.120 requirements for workers at hazardous waste sites, covering hazard recognition, toxicology, decontamination, respiratory protection, and field operations. Priced at $600/student for public/state/federal agencies and $650/student for private sector.
• Site Worker Refresher Training (8-Hour) 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course reviewed and modified annually, covering HAZWOPER standard reviews, air monitoring, respiratory protection, PPE, decontamination, and spill control. Priced at $170/student for public agencies and $195/student for private sector.
• Site Supervisor Basic Course One-day course under OSHA 1910.120(e) for supervisors at hazardous waste sites, covering safe work practices, accident investigation, monitoring, and Job Safety Analysis tools. Priced at $170/student for public agencies and $195/student for private sector.
• Emergency Responder HazMat Technician - 24-Hour Training 24-hour course meeting OSHA requirements for industrial emergency response workers and RCRA facility workers, covering confined space entry, chemical emergencies, hazard communication, and medical surveillance. Priced at $400/student for public agencies and $450/student for private sector.
• Emergency Response Basic Operations Training HAZWOPER Emergency Response Basic Operations Level covering requirements for small spills under 29CFR.1910.120(q), including PPE, respiratory protection, defensive control, and decontamination procedures.
• Emergency Response Incident Commander Training 8-hour course for individuals managing emergency response operations, covering assessment, on-scene reporting, goal setting, objectives, and tactical operations.
• Confined Space Entry Training 14-hour program preparing participants to operate as Entrant, Attendant, or Supervisor during permit-required confined space operations per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.
• General Industry Safety - OSHA 10 Two-day training covering OSHA standards for general industry employees under 29 CFR Part 1910, focusing on hazard identification and prevention.
• Construction Safety - OSHA 10 Two-day course providing safety and health training for entry-level construction workers, emphasizing hazard identification and prevention per OSHA's 1926 regulations. Priced at $195/student for both public and private sectors.
• Construction Safety - OSHA 30 Four to five-day course promoting workplace safety knowledge and hazard awareness for construction workers, based on OSHA Publication 2254.
• Lock Out/Tag Out Training Training on practices and procedures to shut down equipment, isolate energy sources, and prevent hazardous energy release during maintenance and servicing.
• Hazard Communications (HAZCOM) Training Training on classifying chemicals by health, physical, and environmental hazards and using GHS-compliant labels and safety data sheets.
• Basic First Aid Training Video-based course teaching fundamental first aid skills including scene safety, medical emergency recognition, bleeding control, shock treatment, and Adult CPR/AED.
• Adult CPR Training Heartsaver CPR course providing skills to perform CPR on adults, recognize airway obstructions, use AEDs, and respond to stroke or heart attack symptoms.
• Infectious Disease Awareness Training Course preparing workers and communities for emerging infectious diseases with basic awareness and self-protection methods.
• Opioids in the Workplace Training 3-hour free virtual course addressing opioid use disorder impact, prevention strategies, and workplace/organizational support programs.
• Climate Change, Chemical Safety, and Resilience Training 3-hour free virtual course covering climate crisis, extreme weather events, chemical safety requirements, emergency planning, and resilience building.
• Disaster Site Worker Training Training raising awareness of differences between disaster sites and regular construction sites, including air-purifying respirator inspection and usage.
• Emergency Response Awareness/Disaster Preparedness for Municipal Workers Training for municipal workers on pre-incident preparation and disaster site awareness, including respirator inspection and donning/doffing procedures.
• Customized Contract Training Site-specific training designed from TNEC's standard curriculum and customized to meet client needs, delivered at client sites or TNEC's training center anywhere in New England. Pricing based on number of participants, location, and materials required.
• Open Enrollment Training Scheduled courses at TNEC's Lowell, MA training center with 15-25 students from various employers per session, personalized based on student background and hazard exposures.

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Massachusetts LowellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992TNEC is directed by UMass Lowell and based in the College of Health Sciences. The university provides academic expertise, research resources, and institutional support. TNEC is a major project of the UML Department of Public Health. David A. Turcotte serves as Research Professor in the Dept. of Economics and Director of the New England Healthy Homes Training Center.
• MassCOSH (Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassCOSH, founded in 1976, promotes safe, secure jobs and healthy communities with special focus on immigrants and low-income adults. Located at 1532B Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122. MassCOSH works with TNEC as a coalition for occupational safety and health.
• RICOSH (Rhode Island Committee for Occupational Safety and Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRICOSH, founded in 1982, is a non-profit resource center focused on prevention of occupational and environmental disease and injury through training, technical assistance and advocacy. Located at 741 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903.
• ConnectiCOSH (Connecticut Council for Occupational Safety and Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnectiCOSH, founded in 1981, is an organization of labor, community health, and legal professionals working together to improve health, safety, and environmental conditions at work sites and communities. Located at 683 North Mountain Road, Newington, CT 06111.
• NHCOSH (New Hampshire Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHCOSH, founded in 1989, is a non-profit health and safety organization providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy for all workers in New Hampshire. Located at 161 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett, NH 03103.
• CSEA (Civil Service Employees Association) Local 1000coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSEA Local 1000 of AFSCME in New York state provides occupational health and safety training, advocacy, and legal support to one of the largest unions in the state. TNEC officially became TNEC-CSEA in 2010. Located at 143 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210.
• JFY NetworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNEC collaborated with JFY Networks providing 40-hour hazardous waste site worker health and safety training for students in their Environmental Technology Training Program, supporting environmental justice efforts.
• Brownfields Minority Worker Training ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNEC participated in Brownfields Minority Worker Training Program establishment and training delivery as part of special training initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ClickSafety: Online OSHA-compliance and workplace safety training platform offering HAZWOPER, OSHA 10/30, and refresher courses. Competes directly with TNEC on safety certification content, though ClickSafety is digital-first versus TNEC's hands-on in-person model.
• Lion Technology: Specialized hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and DOT training provider offering workshops, online courses, and on-site training. Closely comparable to TNEC on HAZWOPER and hazmat training scope for industrial clients.
• 360training: Online compliance training provider serving regulated industries with OSHA, HAZWOPER, and environmental health courses. Comparable to TNEC on curriculum scope and target customer (employers needing compliance certification), competing on delivery format and price.
• American Red Cross Training Services: Major provider of First Aid/CPR/AED and emergency preparedness training to employers and individuals. Directly competes with TNEC on first-aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness course offerings.
• HSI (Health & Safety Institute): Workplace safety, first aid, and emergency care training provider offering OSHA-aligned and blended learning programs. Comparable to TNEC on training product mix and B2B employer customer base.
• CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training: NIEHS-funded training program focused on construction worker safety, sharing the federal funding model and OSHA-aligned curriculum approach with TNEC. One of the comparable sister NIEHS Worker Training Programs.
• OSHA Education Centers (Region 1): OSHA-authorized training centers delivering OSHA 10/30 and related courses in the same New England geography as TNEC (e.g., Keene State OSHA Education Center). Direct competitor for general-industry and construction safety certifications.

Broad incumbents

• National Fire Protection Association: Standards-setting and training organization for fire, electrical, and life safety. Overlaps with TNEC on emergency response, confined space, and hazardous materials training, though NFPA operates at national scale across all 50 states.
• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): Fire fighter union providing hazardous materials, emergency response, and incident command training to its membership. Overlaps with TNEC's emergency responder training portfolio for public-sector fire service customers.
• National Safety Council: Large, established workplace safety organization offering OSHA-compliant training, certifications, and safety resources across multiple industries. Overlaps with TNEC on OSHA training but operates at national scale with broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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