The agreement provides funding to multiplier

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $760,463 Cooperative Agreement under the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program (CFDA 66.445) to Multiplier, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization. The agreement provides funding to accelerate career tracks in the water utilities sector and increase access to water utility workforce opportunities. Key activities include establishing leadership development, occupational training, mentoring, and cross-training programs to prepare incumbent drinking water and wastewater utility workers for higher-level supervisory or management-level positions. The anticipated deliverables include an increased number of utility workers receiving leadership training and mentoring, leading to more candidate development opportunities that qualify incumbents for management and supervisory roles. The intended beneficiaries include program participants, utilities, and underserved communities. The award period is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027.

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 leadership development, occupational training, mentoring, or cross-training programs that ensure incumbent drinking water and wastewater utility workers are prepared for higher level supervisory or management-level positions. Subrecipient:developing and delivering trust building trainings and supporting accelerator projects by connecting communities, defining need, and providing insight.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include an increased number of drinking water or wastewater utility workers receiving leadership training and mentoring. The expected outcomes include an increase in candidate development opportunities that formally qualify incumbents to be considered for management and supervisory positions. The intended beneficiaries include individuals who participate in the program, the general public, utilities, and underserved communities.