The agreement provides funding to the city of baltimore

Specifically, the recipient will accelerate career tracks in the water utilities sector and provide access to water utility workforce opportunities. Activities:the activities include establishing regional industry and workforce development collaborations to address water utility employment needs, and coordinating candidate development, particularly in areas of high unemployment or for water utilities, with a high proportion of retirement-eligible employees. Subrecipient:maryland center for environmental training (MCET), baltimore civic fund (BCF) and washington suburban sanitary commission (WSSC) are anticipated subawardees on this grant. MCET will facilitate site-specific trainings and day-to-day activities for participants. IT is anticipated that MCET will provide specific courses around environmental, safety and health training and compliance assistance content for the participants in the program. BCF will process and streamline payments to participants. IT is anticipated that they will provide stipends and bus passes to participants upon request. WSSC with their community partners will do the following: raise awareness regarding employment opportunities, help candidates enter the workforce, and share best practices of recruiting candidates with similar entities, all within the water utilities sector. IT is anticipated that WSSC will achieve these goals through hosting strategic planning workshops, training events, recruiting events, and other similar activities.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include establishment of new partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, labor organizations, utilities, or other organizations to address the workforce needs of water utilities. The expected outcomes include enhanced sustainable regional collaborations that support the long-term water utility workforce needs. The intended beneficiaries include individuals who participate in the program, the general public, utilities, and underserved communities.