Building the Water Workforce Webinar

Building the water workforce creates multiple benefits for utilities and communities alike. The water sector is facing a high retirement rate and utilities need new water workers to close that gap. Without the next generation of water workers, utilities will struggle to offer the same quality of service. In addressing this challenge, utilities have an opportunity to invest in their communities and build a more inclusive water workforce. By creating targeted workforce development programs, utilities can prepare individuals who are new to the sector for future employment. In this webinar, participants will hear from One Water leaders addressing workforce challenges through community engagement and professional development programs.

This webinar features representatives from Philadelphia Water Department and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), who will share their experiences promoting workforce development. Participants will learn about Philadelphia Water Department’s PowerCorps PHL program and NEORSD’s Good Neighbor Ambassadors program. Presentations will be followed by a question-and-answer session, so register and tune in to get your questions answered live. All registrants will be sent a recording of the live session.

Moderator:

• Scott Berry, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, US Water Alliance

Speakers:

• Gerald Bright, Administrative Scientist, Green Stormwater Operations, Philadelphia Water Department

• Jacqueline Muhammad, Senior Manager, Government & Customer Relations, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2297354096863630603