Cooperative Agreement 84100401

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water awarded a $852,500 Cooperative Agreement to the American Water Works Association (Awwa) under the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program (CFDA 66.445). The funding will support Awwa in accelerating career tracks and providing 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 supervisory and management-level positions. Anticipated deliverables include an increased number of utility workers receiving leadership training and mentoring, resulting in more candidates qualified for management and supervisory roles. The program will benefit individuals participating in the training, utilities, and underserved communities.