Across the environmental sector, communities and utilities are struggling to recruit and keep experienced staff. As older generations retire, ensuring that there is a pipeline of qualified candidates is a critical public health need.
Through a set of diverse approaches, the Environmental Finance Center Network’s workforce development initiative seeks to:
- Directly assist systems with succession planning, recruitment strategies, talent retention, and brand development
- Support and advance water sector professionals through innovative, work-embedded learning and training opportunities to help them grow as leaders in their field
- Promote youth engagement and school partnerships in water and wastewater utility management to increase generational interest the water sector
Project Leadership:
Khristopher Dodson
Associate Director
Syracuse University
Environmental Finance Center
kadodson@syr.edu
315-443-8818
Tonya Brownleewe
Director
Environmental Finance Center
Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs
Wichita State University
316-978-6638