The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) was awarded a $5,594,866 Cooperative Agreement under the Environmental Protection Agency's Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program (CFDA 66.445). The funding will be used to accelerate career tracks in the water utilities sector and provide access to water utility workforce opportunities. Key activities include establishing targeted internship, apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and post-secondary bridge programs for skilled water utility trades. The anticipated deliverables include on-the-job training, registered apprenticeships, and an increased number of individuals who have completed these programs and been placed in water and wastewater utility jobs. The intended beneficiaries include program participants, the general public, utilities, and underserved communities. The award period runs from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.
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