WEF, AWWA Launch New “Work for Water” Web Site WorkForWater.org offers resources for recruiters, job seekers Read More. . .

AWWA, WEF announce Water Sector Competency Model   AWWA and the Water Environment Federation have worked with the US Department of Labor and the US Environmental Protection Agency to develop the Water Sector Competency Model, which defines the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for prospective water professionals and encourages careers in the water sector.   View the Water Sector Competency Model here Read the full article on the AWWA International website

 

Promoting the Water Industry CA-NV Section of AWWA leads the way…….. 2008-2009 Workforce Development Roundtable Series   Leaders in the water industry held roundtable discussions to tackle the issue of Workforce Development. Read a synopsis of the challenges, recommendations and ideas discussed during the roundtables.   Download the 2008-2009 Roundtable Series

 

Engaging the 21st Century Multi-Generational Workforce Employers interested in enhancing the engagement of today’s multi-generational workforce will want to know: What is employee engagement and why is it important? How can employers recognize employee engagement? How does age affect employee engagement? What are drivers of engagement for employees in different generational groups? What can employers do to maximize employee engagement? In this study, we address these important questions and focus on selected findings from the Age & Generations Study—a research project conducted by the Sloan Center on Aging & Work at Boston College in 2007–2008. The Study included 2,210 employees across the country.   Download the complete study here.

 

Workforce Development Videos:

New Video! Workforce Development To watch, click on the image to the left.

 

 

"Water is life and without it nothing can exist." The Water Industry provides long term career options for men and women. Listen to the stories of Colter Andersen and Doug Johnson and learn what makes our industry so special.

Workforce Development: An Overview

What Is The Future of the Water Industry?

How Does The Water Industry Appeal To Young People?

 

 

Workforce Development Objectives of Workforce Development Workforce Development Videos Additional Resources Contact Information

Additional Resources: Workforce Development Council Water Operators Brochure Careers at a Glance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Objectives of Workforce Development

• Aid in the development of a marketing/outreach program to attract new talent for all water career opportunities.

• Aid in the development of partnerships with other associations and entities to share resources in meeting common workforce development goals.

• Aid in the development of programs to assist members and their firms to recruit, train, and assimilate the changing workforce to their in-house needs. These may include formal apprenticeships, internships, in-house training academies, on-line training academies, and formal college education programs.

• Aid in the development of progressive management techniques to promote diverse and inclusive skills for future leaders in the workforce.

• Aid in the development of multiple avenues for new talent to become active members.

 

 

 

 

 

Contact The Section:

For more information on this topic, please contact Ginger Grant at (909) 481-7200

or e-mail ggrant@ca-nv-awwa.org

 

Workforce Development
Work Force Development Videos
Water Operators Brochure (Adobe PDF File)
Career at a glance pdf (Adobe PDF File)
Water Industry Profiles (Adobe PDF File)
Workforce Summit (Adobe PDF File)
Workforce Summit Agenda (Adobe PDF File)
Engaging the Mutligenerational Workforce (Adobe PDF File)
Smaller Utilities Workforce Symposium White Paper by Stevan Palmer (Adobe PDF File)
Roundtable Series Synopsis (Adobe PDF File)