Certified Minority Business Enterprise
Services
Workforce Development and Training
Development of a Underutilized Protein Source
Workforce Development and Training
Goal:
- To create a portal under the Buy-MBE Platform that is dedicated to showcase employees and equipment in support of workforce development and training initiatives
- Include Prison Reform and Re-Entry efforts as a program goal
- To offer user clients log-in access to their information dedicated to strategic goals
- To develop specific processes
Goal:
- To create a portal under the Buy-MBE Platform that is dedicated to showcase employees and equipment in support of workforce development and training initiatives
- Include Prison Reform and Re-Entry efforts as a program goal
- To offer user clients log-in access to their information dedicated to strategic goals
- To develop specific processes in support of each client’s goals (example is Exelon Electric Utility and what they would be seeking through their client log in for workforce development initiatives
- To offer instant updates and dashboard views for users
Invasive Carp Reduction Program
Development of a Underutilized Protein Source
Workforce Development and Training
Asian Carp, more recently referred to as “Invasive Carp”, is causing a significant risk to
ecosystems, estuaries, and fishing habitats. Asian Carp are causing issues in the
Mississippi river and surrounding tributary waters. Asian carp are fast-growing and prolific feeders that out-compete native fish and leave a trail of environmental dest
Asian Carp, more recently referred to as “Invasive Carp”, is causing a significant risk to
ecosystems, estuaries, and fishing habitats. Asian Carp are causing issues in the
Mississippi river and surrounding tributary waters. Asian carp are fast-growing and prolific feeders that out-compete native fish and leave a trail of environmental destruction in their wake. The newest invaders, Bighead Carp, Black Carp, Grass Carp, and Silver Carp originated from Asia
and are collectively referred to as Asian Carp.
Through the Asian Carp Removal Project Buy-MBE will implement a workforce development and training program that supports the fishing industry with economic benefits associated with removal of the Asian Carp. Buy-MBE is dedicated to offer solutions that promote economic benefits and job creation for fisherman and supportive services.
Development of a Underutilized Protein Source
Development of a Underutilized Protein Source
Development of a Underutilized Protein Source
Asian Carp rank among the highest of all fish in dietary protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Only wild-caught salmon is higher in protein. Because of its diet of top-water plankton and vegetation instead of other fish Asian Carp is virtually free of mercury and lead. Asian Carp is also plentiful. Processors utilize all parts of the fish
Asian Carp rank among the highest of all fish in dietary protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Only wild-caught salmon is higher in protein. Because of its diet of top-water plankton and vegetation instead of other fish Asian Carp is virtually free of mercury and lead. Asian Carp is also plentiful. Processors utilize all parts of the fish; and what’s not used for human consumption is processed for animal food and fertilizer. There is also a growing business in soil amendments. The waste from processing the fish is pulverized and dried and the resulting product is used as a soil enhancer which looks and feels like mulch. Asian Carp has been tested and evaluated as an inexpensive source of protein that could be promotes as an export product. Other countries in Africa and Indian for example would compete for Asian Carp proteins to supplement a food protein deficit that currently exists.
