Post Tagged with: "workforce"

By Matt Fishbune Roughly a third of the water workforce is eligible to retire within the decade. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 10,000 operator openings a year through 2034. Brookings found that 88 percent of treatment plant operators are 45 or older, comparedRead More

By Meredith Emmerich Over the past decade, water and wastewater utilities have made significant strides in modernizing their infrastructure. Foundational tools like SCADA, GIS, asset management systems and smart metering are now standard in many operations. Yet, as we talk with utility leaders across theRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $10.8 million in grant funding to support training for the water sector workforce. The agency said enhancing recruitment and training for workers in the water sector is more important than ever in light ofRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on Aug. 4 focused on the water workforce and how to better recruit and retain individuals into meaningful careers in water. The roundtable also concentrated on identifying opportunities where EPA can work to reduce barriers andRead More

By Robert F. Powelson & Greg Goodwin Behind every tap delivering safe drinking water stands a skilled professional – and utilities are running out of them. This expectation of reliable, clean water – so fundamental that it’s often taken for granted – relies largely onRead More

The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) and Bluefield Research have released a new report detailing water workforce challenges and effective strategies. The report, Addressing Today’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Water Utility Workforce, is based on in-depth interviews with 30 public and private waterRead More

Veolia, alongside the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA), has launched Veolia Workforce Academy North America, a free, fully digital workforce training and employment pathway program. The program is designed to expand access to water sector careers across the UnitedRead More

By Marina Donovan Global water demand is expected to rise significantly over the next 20 years, driven by population growth, agricultural practices and industrial development, as noted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. By 2050, water use is projected to increase byRead More

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC), Veolia North America and the Massachusetts Water Works Association have partnered on the “Pipeline Program,” a local summer internship program geared toward water workforce development that is currently accepting applicants until March 26. This opportunity is geared towardRead More

In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPS) committed to providing more than $20 million to 13 workforce development organizations under its Innovative Water Workforce Development Grant Program, which supports expanding career opportunities in the drinking water and wastewater utility sector. “In every community inRead More