About the Water Workforce Coalition

The Water Workforce Coalition is a group of community organizations committed to advancing the next generation of water and wastewater utility professionals. The coalition is creating awareness of career opportunities, centered around offering a fast, affordable, and hands-on education.

The Problem

Northwest Ohio faces  anticipated water sector workforce shortages as 41% of drinking water and 44% waste water operators prepare to retire by 2028.

The Solution

We collectively plan to develop and strengthen the region’s water treatment utility workforce through:

  • Increasing awareness of and enthusiasm for drinking water and waste water career paths
  • Creating more learning opportunities, curriculum, and instructors (faculty and current experienced employees) for those entering the drinking water utility workforce
  • Building a pipeline to connect workers to employers for water sector careers.
  • Being a comprehensive resource for information on water sector careers and strengthen collaborative efforts to meet changing needs.

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Collaboration is the key

Our coalition is made up of industry leaders, government agencies, and educational institutions that share a common goal - to build a strong and diverse workforce for the water treatment profession. This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement 84034601 to Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document.

Project Funding

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement 84034601 to Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments. The contents of this website do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document.

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