Tuesday, November 12, 2019 2:00PM-3:00PM EST View Presentation Slides Here https://youtu.be/vgyQTNIfe3c Description: A skilled workforce is the core of effective water operations. Small water systems often hire new operators who must learn a variety of workplace competencies and technical skills. A credentialing process built on standards-based competencies can prepare new operators to meet the demands of small water systems. This webinar will outline steps to build a pathway to apprenticeship through a skills-based pre-apprenticeship program. View the first part of this webinar series, here. Presenters: Pam Murawski, Education Programs Developer, California State University at Sacramento in the Office of Water Programs Dan DeMoss, Executive Director, California Rural Water Association Debra DiBiase, Director of Opportunity Youth Programs, SIATech Charter High Schools Henry Davis, Pathway Curriculum Specialist, SIATech charter school Kim Moore, Principal, SIATech Sacramento South Participants will:

• Review the NRWA WaterPro Apprenticeship Program
• Identify the purpose and scope of a high-quality pre-apprenticeship program
• Use the pre-apprenticeship framework to develop ideas
• Identify possible partners to start a conversation about how to support, structure, and fund pre-apprenticeship programs

Who should attend: City council and rural water district board members, mayors, city managers/administrators, city clerks, HR staff, finance directors, public works directors and water utility managers.