Northwest indian college (NWIC) will create a tribal drinking water certificate program with the overall goal to develop a workforce that has connections to the community served and to specifically…

Northwest indian college (NWIC) will create a tribal drinking water certificate program with the overall goal to develop a workforce that has connections to the community served and to specifically empower tribal communities. NWIC's proposed project will develop a drinking water training curriculum embedded within a certificate program.activities:the NWIC water certification project will establish and deliver a curriculum and supply a class with the tools and learning materials that leads students to a certification in waterworks operator certification for tribal communities. Activities include a feasibility study, community listening sessions, and curriculum development over a two-year project timeline. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables as a result of this project include a feasibility study outlining student and community needs and interest, development of a drinking water training curriculum including classroom lesson plans, a lab handbook, instructional videos and presentations, and regular semi-annual progress reports. Expected outcomes of the project are for students to gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of the fundamentals of water quality, water testing, and to have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the washington state water management certification.