We provide
comprehensive worker safety and health training and education to our rank-and-file membership, our local union affiliates, Teamster Trade Divisions and Conferences, and Teamster Department
What We Do
We provide comprehensive worker safety and health training to our rank-and-file membership, in addition to technical and regulatory support to our local union affiliates, Teamster Trade Divisions and Conferences, and Teamster Departments
ABOUT US
Safety and Health|
The Training and Grants Department provides comprehensive worker safety and health training and education to our rank-and-file membership, our local union affiliates, Teamster Trade Divisions and Conferences, and Teamster Departments. Our courses target workers in general industry, construction, trucking, railroad, port, hazardous waste, hazardous materials transportation, warehouse, forklift safety, disaster response, and we provide customized courses available for all divisions and conferences.
Grants|
Through grant funding from the National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences, we have provided safety and health training to Teamster members for the past 30 years. The grant funding allows our department to do outreach, develop Teamsters worker instructors, curriculum development, and provide safety and health courses in-person, virtually, and self-paced.
We provide education, research, and resources to divisions and conferences, and locals on upcoming grants.
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Grants
funding allows our department to do outreach, develop Teamsters worker instructors, curriculum development, and provide safety and health courses in-person, virtually, and self-paced
Our Courses Target
general industry, construction, trucking, railroad, port, hazardous waste, hazardous materials transportation, warehouse, forklift safety, disaster response, and we provide customized courses available for all divisions and conferences
View Our ServicesOUR GRANTS TEAM
Thomas Nelson
Finance Manager
Thomas has been with IBT since 1996, originally as part of the Accounting Department. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Bowie State University and became a Certified Public Accountant in 2004.
His role is to perform grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution changes and associated communications with idividuals, reconciliations, and rebudgeting.
Celena Campos
Program Assistant
Celena joined the Training and Grants Department of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in November of 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in K-12 Education, with a concentration in Spanish from James Madison University. She has over five years of experience working in training and development as a high school teacher where she planned, directed, and coordinated various programs. Celena has extensive experience with various training methodologies.
Karen Wilson
Program Manager
Karen serves as the Program Manager for the Safety and Health Worker’s Training Program. She has been with International Brotherhood of Teamsters since 2019 where she started out in the Accounts Payable Department as an AP Specialist.
She began her finance career at BEI Structural Engineers, Inc. in 1999 as the HR/Finance Coordinator where she was responsible for developing and implementing financial policies and procedures. With over 20 years of experience, she brings her expertise and profound knowledge of data analysis procedures and a solidified understanding of corporate financial operations.
Karen developed a passion of accounting and finance on the job and has learned all aspects of accounting through direct, hands-on experience.
Overall, she is a driven and analytical finance professional who is passionate about helping the company achieve their financial goals through strategic planning and analysis. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to audio books, traveling, and spending time with her three granddaughters.