Entries Tagged Diversity

A Dedicated Woman Professional Paves the Way for Others

A mid-life career change saw Donna Grudier become a treatment plant operator. Now she runs a plant and advocates for other women to discover a rewarding profession.

January 14, 2024

Need to Find New People? Here Are Some Ways to Recruit the Best

Need to Find New People? Here Are Some Ways to Recruit the Best

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

January 14, 2024

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This Operator’s Formula for Success: Energy and Hard Work

Christine Fowler began her water career with no related experience. She has advanced with confidence, curiosity, and a belief in constant learning.

September 18, 2023

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This Trainer Learned His Trade at the University of Life

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

September 18, 2023

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Learning at the School of Hard Knocks: Big Success in Milwaukee

Daniel Welk’s career embodies care for the critical nature of water treatment and the role of a quality workplace in optimizing plant performance

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WEF President: Operators Have Important Skills and Insights of Value to the Organization

Ifetayo Venner sees operators as important participants in the federation and looks for ways to break down barriers to their involvement

February 15, 2023

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DE&I: Welcoming, and Fostering People From All Backgrounds, Races, Ethnicities and More

The Water Environment Federation takes aggressive action to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in in its own ranks and across the industry.

December 08, 2021

There's a Lesson in the Raw Emotions That Emerge in Diversity Group Sessions

There's a Lesson in the Raw Emotions That Emerge in Diversity Group Sessions

As the WEF makes a priority of diversity, equity and inclusion, it’s worthwhile to reflect deeply on matters of race at work and in the community.

October 19, 2021