Entries Tagged Aging Workforce

The Engineering Workforce Consortium was formed to drive recruitment, retention and address the next generation of talent

Registered apprenticeships through state rural water associations are helping smaller utilities attract and develop operators and boost industry professionalism

NACWA Workforce Development Award winners highlight innovative and effective ways to recruit, train and retain a new generation of clean-water professionals.

As a trainer, Stephen Sanders found the power to change operators’ lives for the better, and to help raise the stature of water and wastewater professions

New England Work for Water is asking all water/wastewater utilities in the region to complete the survey by Feb. 15

Maine community colleges collaborate to offer a water treatment technology certificate and associate degree and program to students throughout the state.

The Great Lakes Water Authority’s award-winning apprenticeship programs are helping to fill the pipeline with well-qualified team members.

At WEFTEC in Chicago this September, the EPA announced a program called the Water Workforce Initiative to help U.S. municipalities face staffing shortages in the water/wastewater sector

A nationwide apprenticeship program for prospective water and wastewater treatment operators has potential to ease the impact of impending retirements

Despite impending workforce gap, there are steps to improve recruiting pool

A college chemistry degree helped Chris Gohman move quickly up the ranks in his Kentucky water district. He’s looking ahead to a long and exciting career.

John Hart became an equipment sales engineer after retiring from operations. He sees many opportunities for retirees to stay active and engaged in the industry.