Advance Your Skills
Explore fast, affordable, and hands-on training opportunities designed to help you build the skills needed for careers in the water and wastewater field.
Advance Your Skills
Explore fast, affordable, and hands-on training opportunities designed to help you build the skills needed for careers in the water and wastewater field.
Advance Your Skills
Explore fast, affordable, and hands-on training opportunities designed to help you build the skills needed for careers in the water and wastewater field.
Career Growth
Build Your Future in Water & Wastewater
Advancing in the water and wastewater field starts with continuous learning and strong professional connections. Local and statewide training programs help operators develop essential skills while meeting certification and licensing requirements.
Beyond training, operators can grow by connecting with peers and industry leaders through regional and statewide networks. These opportunities create space for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and long-term career development.
Together, training, networking, and mentorship provide a clear path to help you expand your expertise, stay informed, and move forward with confidence in your career.
Learn, Connect, & Grow
Take advantage of opportunities designed to support your growth at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, the right resources make all the difference.
Engage with your community, learn from experienced professionals, and continue building the skills that move your career ahead.
Career Growth
Build Your Future in Water & Wastewater
Advancing in the water and wastewater field starts with continuous learning and strong professional connections. Local and statewide training programs help operators develop essential skills while meeting certification and licensing requirements.
Beyond training, operators can grow by connecting with peers and industry leaders through regional and statewide networks. These opportunities create space for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and long-term career development.
Together, training, networking, and mentorship provide a clear path to help you expand your expertise, stay informed, and move forward with confidence in your career.
Learn, Connect, & Grow
Take advantage of opportunities designed to support your growth at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, the right resources make all the difference.
Engage with your community, learn from experienced professionals, and continue building the skills that move your career ahead.
Career Growth
Build Your Future in Water & Wastewater
Advancing in the water and wastewater field starts with continuous learning and strong professional connections. Local and statewide training programs help operators develop essential skills while meeting certification and licensing requirements.
Beyond training, operators can grow by connecting with peers and industry leaders through regional and statewide networks. These opportunities create space for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and long-term career development.
Together, training, networking, and mentorship provide a clear path to help you expand your expertise, stay informed, and move forward with confidence in your career.
Learn, Connect, & Grow
Take advantage of opportunities designed to support your growth at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, the right resources make all the difference.
Engage with your community, learn from experienced professionals, and continue building the skills that move your career ahead.
Training Opportunities
Events & Workshops
Lake Erie West Regional Council and several statewide associations provide education and training to help operators meet their continuing education requirements. These events offer practical, accessible ways to grow your knowledge and advance in the water sector through classroom presentations and field demonstrations.
Training Opportunities
Events & Workshops
Lake Erie West Regional Council and several statewide associations provide education and training to help operators meet their continuing education requirements. These events offer practical, accessible ways to grow your knowledge and advance in the water sector through classroom presentations and field demonstrations.
Training Opportunities
Events & Workshops
Lake Erie West Regional Council and several statewide associations provide education and training to help operators meet their continuing education requirements. These events offer practical, accessible ways to grow your knowledge and advance in the water sector through classroom presentations and field demonstrations.
Grow Through Connection
Build Relationships That Advance Your Career
Regional Collaboration
Members of the Water Workforce Coalition and utilities of all sizes meet quarterly to share information and discuss water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment issues at Lake Erie West Regional Council.
Join the Community Water Resources Advisory Group to contribute to these regional discussions and learn from your peers.
Statewide Professional Associations
State-level professional associations offer opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, problem-solving, and professional development in a supportive environment specifically targeted at water and wastewater operators.
OWEA and OAWWA provide training, networking, and professional development opportunities for Ohio’s water workforce, including the annual Joint One Water Conference.
The Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) offers Ohio’s wastewater professionals targeted training and networking opportunities
The Ohio section of the American Waterworks Association (OAWWA) is the professional association offering networking and training opportunities for Ohio’s drinking water professionals.
Grow Through Connection
Build Relationships That Advance Your Career
Regional Collaboration
Members of the Water Workforce Coalition and utilities of all sizes meet quarterly to share information and discuss water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment issues at Lake Erie West Regional Council.
Join the Community Water Resources Advisory Group to contribute to these regional discussions and learn from your peers.
Statewide Professional Associations
State-level professional associations offer opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, problem-solving, and professional development in a supportive environment specifically targeted at water and wastewater operators.
OWEA and OAWWA provide training, networking, and professional development opportunities for Ohio’s water workforce, including the annual Joint One Water Conference.
The Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) offers Ohio’s wastewater professionals targeted training and networking opportunities
The Ohio section of the American Waterworks Association (OAWWA) is the professional association offering networking and training opportunities for Ohio’s drinking water professionals.
Grow Through Connection
Build Relationships That Advance Your Career
Regional Collaboration
Members of the Water Workforce Coalition and utilities of all sizes meet quarterly to share information and discuss water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment issues at Lake Erie West Regional Council.
Join the Community Water Resources Advisory Group to contribute to these regional discussions and learn from your peers.
Statewide Professional Associations
State-level professional associations offer opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, problem-solving, and professional development in a supportive environment specifically targeted at water and wastewater operators.
OWEA and OAWWA provide training, networking, and professional development opportunities for Ohio’s water workforce, including the annual Joint One Water Conference.
The Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) offers Ohio’s wastewater professionals targeted training and networking opportunities
The Ohio section of the American Waterworks Association (OAWWA) is the professional association offering networking and training opportunities for Ohio’s drinking water professionals.
More Training Opportunities
Explore Training from Trusted Organizations
Discover additional training programs offered by trusted organizations across the region. Build new skills, stay certified, and continue advancing your career.
Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO)
Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP)
Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA)
Ohio Section of the American Water Works Association (OAWWA)
More Training Opportunities
Explore Training from Trusted Organizations
Discover additional training programs offered by trusted organizations across the region. Build new skills, stay certified, and continue advancing your career.
Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO)
Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP)
Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA)
Ohio Section of the American Water Works Association (OAWWA)
More Training Opportunities
Explore Training from Trusted Organizations
Discover additional training programs offered by trusted organizations across the region. Build new skills, stay certified, and continue advancing your career.
Operator Training Committee of Ohio (OTCO)
Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP)
Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA)
Ohio Section of the American Water Works Association (OAWWA)
Professional Development
Annual Continuing Education Requirements
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Number of Hours Required
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8
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12
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24
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24
4
24
Real Opportunities in the Water Workforce
Who's Hiring?
Once you pass the Ohio EPA Certification Exam, water and wastewater utility careers in Northwest Ohio offer stable employment, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow while serving your community.
Real Opportunities in the Water Workforce
Who's Hiring?
Once you pass the Ohio EPA Certification Exam, water and wastewater utility careers in Northwest Ohio offer stable employment, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow while serving your community.
Real Opportunities in the Water Workforce
Who's Hiring?
Once you pass the Ohio EPA Certification Exam, water and wastewater utility careers in Northwest Ohio offer stable employment, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow while serving your community.
Success Stories
Lisa Barber
Lisa Barber completed the Water Treatment Professions Certificate Program in May 2024. Hear about her experience in the classroom and as a new public utilities worker
Success Stories
Lisa Barber
Lisa Barber completed the Water Treatment Professions Certificate Program in May 2024. Hear about her experience in the classroom and as a new public utilities worker
Success Stories
Lisa Barber
Lisa Barber completed the Water Treatment Professions Certificate Program in May 2024. Hear about her experience in the classroom and as a new public utilities worker
The Water Workforce Coalition is creating awareness of career opportunities, centered around offering a fast, affordable, and hands-on education.
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