Operator Stories

Sydney

After completing the Water Treatment Professions Certificate Program in Spring 2024, Sydney soon found employment as an apprentice with The Northwest Water and Sewer District in Wood County. Sydney’s apprenticeship will prepare her for a future position as a wastewater treatment plant operator.

Sydney

After completing the Water Workforce Coalition program in Spring 2024, Sydney soon found employment as an apprentice with The Northwest Water and Sewer District in Wood County. Sydney’s apprenticeship will prepare her for a future position as a wastewater treatment plant operator.

Lisa

Lisa completed the Water Treatment Professions Certificate Program in May 2024. Hear about her experience in the classroom and as a new public utilities worker

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Operator Stories

Lisa completed the Water Treatment Professions Certificate Program in May 2024. Hear about her experience in the classroom and as a new public utilities worker

After completing the Water Treatment Professions Certificate Program in Spring 2024, Sydney soon found employment as an apprentice with The Northwest Water and Sewer District in Wood County. Sydney’s apprenticeship will prepare her for a future position as a wastewater treatment plant operator.

Nicole, Wet Weather Operator “Being an operator is different from anything I have done before. The income is feasible for my lifestyle and has improved my quality of life."

Joe has worked as a wastewater operator since 2005. He started as an apprentice and now is a Class 4 operator managing the Springdale wastewater plant