Workforce
Water is a natural resource, but managing it, protecting it, and using it for drinking water requires millions of workers. These essential workers design, construct, and operate water infrastructure. The water sector offers a number of employment opportunities that often require specific qualifications or licensing. Resources in this category offer a compilation of water sector workforce information.
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05/13/26Partners for Places – Jobs and Inclusive Infrastructure Initiative
The Future-Forward Water Workforce Program, a partnership between Jersey Water Works (JWW), New Jersey Future (NJF), Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA), and Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority (ACMUA), is actively advancing a water workforce initiative supported by the Partners for Places Jobs and Inclusive Infrastructure Initiative. The program has reached a milestone, enrolling 20 individuals in professional development courses.READ ARTICLE#WorkforceOpen Jersey Water Works in a new tabSOURCE
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06/26/25New Video Release: Watch Emerging Water Talent Shine!
Jersey Water Works is proud to announce the release of a new video featuring three emerging professionals who participated in the Emerging Water Leaders of Color Leadership Circle. The video celebrates their journey to their current impactful careers while highlighting the crucial work of Jersey Water Works, a collaborative addressing New Jersey's critical water infrastructure and stormwater management challenges.READ ARTICLE#WorkforceSOURCE
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02/26/25Charting Their Own Path: The Emerging Water Leaders of Color Leadership Circle
On a chilly January evening in 2025, a group of fourteen determined individuals came together to forge connections over a shared meal. This gathering was part of the Emerging Water Leaders of Color Leadership Circle, a transformative initiative designed to assist individuals in expanding their knowledge, skills, and professional network.READ ARTICLE#WorkforceSOURCE
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01/06/25Breaking Ground: Willingboro MUA Launches First-of-Its-Kind Pre-Apprenticeship Program for High School Students
The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA) Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Willingboro High School is designed specifically for students aged 13 to 18. This innovative initiative works directly with high school students to prepare them for meaningful careers in the water industry.READ ARTICLE#Workforce -
12/19/24Water Professionals, Community Advocates, Policymakers, and Industry Leaders Connect
The Tenth Annual Jersey Water Works conference, a gathering of over 200 water professionals, community advocates, and policymakers from diverse backgrounds and regions of New Jersey, took place on December 13, 2024, at The College of New Jersey. The event marked a decade of progress in water management, fostering discussions on key issues and opportunities in the field.READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Climate Resilience, #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Data, #Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Lead, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #Wastewater, #WorkforceSOURCE
Paula Figueroa-Vega, Jersey Water Works Director
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07/15/24Emerging Water Leaders: Leadership Circle in New Jersey – Case Study
Photo courtesy of Canva / New Jersey Future. In 2023, New Jersey Future, in collaboration with Jersey Water Works (JWW), successfully facilitated the Emerging Water Leaders of Color Leadership Circle pilot program with funding from Spring Point Partners. The program invests in the next generation of water leaders and supports the goal of retaining diverse talent in the water sector. The initiative produced noteworthy outcomes, with a focus on ...LEARN MORE#Community Engagement and Partnerships,#WorkforcePRODUCT OF
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06/20/24New Jersey Water Workforce Training Program Inventory (2024 Update)
The purpose of this inventory is to bring visibility to the multiple opportunities available for individuals living in New Jersey to pursue a career in the water industry. The list of training programs provided can help individuals find opportunities to begin or further their career path in the field. Additionally, utilities and other training providers can use this inventory to advertise their training programs. Most of the training providers ...LEARN MORE#WorkforcePRODUCT OF
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03/13/24Educational Resources For Inside and Outside of School (Updated for World Water Day 2024)
How do we cultivate the next generation of water stewards? By introducing them to water and climate topics from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Here is a short list of resources for educators to integrate these important topics into their curriculum. This list was compiled by the Jersey Water Works Water Workforce Task Force to foster a robust and thriving future for the water industry. Climate Change Education In 2020, New Jersey was the ...LEARN MORE#WorkforcePRODUCT OF
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05/23/22Compendium of Successful Water Workforce Practices
The Water Environment Federation collected 21 case studies demonstrating the ways in which the best-in-class water utilities across the country have implemented innovation to optimize the performance of their water workforces. This compendium has a special focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our national water workforces.LEARN MORE#Workforce -
01/15/21NJ Water Workforce Training Program Inventory
Water is a natural resource, but it requires millions of workers to manage it, protect it, and use it for drinking water. These essential workers design, construct, and operate water infrastructure. The water sector offers a number of employment opportunities that often need specific qualifications or licensing. The New Jersey Water Workforce Training Program Inventory is a compilation of information prepared by the Jersey Water Works CSO ...LEARN MORE#WorkforcePRODUCT OF
