Forget heading to California to find gold. Today, clean water internships in the state can provide a wealth of experience. This spring, the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) joined other associations to launch CAWaterInterns.org, a clearinghouse where job-seekers can find information on internships, apprenticeships, and operator-in-training opportunities at water and wastewater facilities in the state. […]
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Report Showcases Opportunities for Working in Water
July 26, 2018
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As infrastructure ages, there are many employment opportunities to help renew U.S. water systems, according to a report by the Brookings Institute (Washington, D.C.). The report, “Renewing the water workforce: Improving water infrastructure and creating a pipeline to opportunity,” provides an analysis of jobs in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the country’s water infrastructure. […]
Growing Participation in Green Infrastructure Training
January 26, 2018
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The National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) continues to grow. A total of 106 individuals recently completed training and testing requirements to receive certification in construction, inspection, and maintenance of green infrastructure. Cities with newly certified individuals in their workforce include Baltimore; Cincinnati; Milwaukee; Pittsburgh; Fairfax, Va.; Harrisburg, Pa.; Kansas City, Mo.; Montgomery County, Md.; […]
Analysis Reveals SRFs Return Billions on Federal Investment
June 28, 2016
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Federal spending for the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) returns economic gains and jobs, according to a new economic benefits analysis released by the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and WateReuse Association (Alexandria, Va.). The analysis, WEF/WateReuse Analysis of National Economic, Job Creation, and Tax Revenue Benefits from Increased Funding […]
National Water Policy Forum, Fly-In, and Expo Highlight Water Sector Priorities
May 22, 2015
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In April, the National Water Policy Forum, Fly-In, and Expo brought together more than 200 participants from around the globe to Washington, D.C. Water and wastewater professionals representing many different water-sector organizations came together to consider and advocate for national policies that advance clean and safe water and ensure a healthy, sustainable environment. Attendees shared […]
Report Highlights Jobs and Economic Benefits of Water-Infrastructure Spending
November 17, 2014
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A new report analyzes the jobs and economic benefits of planned investments in water and wastewater infrastructure in 30 U.S. cities. The report, National Economic and Labor Impacts of the Water Utility Sector, was produced by the Water Research Foundation (Denver) and the Water Environment Research Foundation (Alexandria, Va.). Thirty large U.S. utilities will invest […]
Job Seekers and Employers Meet Through WEF’s Job Bank
May 6, 2014
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Is your business searching for qualified water-sector employees? Or, are you a water treatment professional looking for employment? The job market can be tough to maneuver. But the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) makes the task easier through the WEF Job Bank. With dozens of new water-quality jobs posted every month, those in the […]
July 26, 2018
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