by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 26, 2022 | Workforce Development
In this webinar you will learn the basics of grant writing.
by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 26, 2022 | Additional Support Organizations, Workforce Development
Due to COVID-19, many water utilities are not shutting the water off for non-payment, as well as waiving late and reconnection fees. Some utilities have made this choice, while others are under moratoriums set by their states. How can utilities continue to operate so...
by Shannon Pepper | Jul 12, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater, Workforce Development
Dead lawns, timed showers, and low-flush toilets are what most people think of when they hear the words water conservation. Most of the public discourse around saving water places the burden on consumers and their water use habits. However, as severe drought grips...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 29, 2022 | Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Workforce Development
Resiliency is a popular term in the news today, from individual wellness to the fate of the planet. What does it mean for water utilities? This is a brief overview of the concept, practices, and regulations around resilience as it is relevant to water and wastewater...
by UNCEFC | Dec 12, 2019 | Utility Management, Workforce Development
Across the country, communities are dealing with a water and wastewater operator shortage within their treatment plants. This shortage – largely due to retirements occurring in an aging workforce – is leaving many municipalities in need of immediate replacements or...
by Glenn Barnes | Oct 3, 2018 | Utility Management, Workforce Development
Some of our workshops for small drinking water systems cover the topic of workforce planning—how do we keep our best employees, and how do we find more great employees to bring on board? As part of the day, we ask all participants to share how they got into the water...
