Success Stories

Success Stories

Success Stories

From Training to Career

Stories That Speak for Themselves

Meet real people who transformed their lives through the Water Workforce Coalition. Hear directly from those who completed our programs and built careers they're truly proud of.

From Training to Career

Stories That Speak for Themselves

Meet real people who transformed their lives through the Water Workforce Coalition. Hear directly from those who completed our programs and built careers they're truly proud of.

From Training to Career

Stories That Speak for Themselves

Meet real people who transformed their lives through the Water Workforce Coalition. Hear directly from those who completed our programs and built careers they're truly proud of.

Operator Wet Weather

Nicole Spillano

"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."

Operator Wet Weather

Nicole Spillano

"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."

Operator Wet Weather

Nicole Spillano

"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."

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

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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

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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

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Success Stories

Madison Preteroti

Madison Preteroti, an Operator in Training at the Village of Haskins Wastewater Treatment Plant, shares how the program and support from her professors helped her build the skills to launch her career.

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Success Stories

Madison Preteroti

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Success Stories

Kristen Haase

Kristen Haase, an Operator at the City of Toledo Wastewater Reclamation Plant, shares her experience in the classroom and how the program has supported her work in the field.

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Success Stories

Kristen Haase

Kristen Haase, an Operator at the City of Toledo Wastewater Reclamation Plant, shares her experience in the classroom and how the program has supported her work in the field.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Water Workforce Coalition is creating awareness of career opportunities, centered around offering a fast, affordable, and hands-on education.

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 website.