March 13, 2023

LGEAN Podcast Examines How to Attract, Retain Water Workforce

The water sector has untapped potential for Americans looking for a fulfilling career working with ever-advancing technologies and serving the public. Building this pipeline is increasingly critical as long-time workers retire and others leave the industry, with repercussions for communities across the nation—particularly in our smaller towns and rural areas. How can drinking water utilities and local governments attract and train a diverse, skilled workforce and adapt to retain these new employees over the long term? Join Environmental Law Institute's (ELI) Cynthia R. Harris and Ella Stack in a conversation with Shannan Walton (National Rural Water Association), Connie Stevens (Alliance of Indiana Rural Water) and Sophia Oberton (Del Mar Water Treatment Department) for a look at how the industry is changing, the invaluable role of apprenticeships to the sector's future, and how water utilities can help build the next generation of utility workers.

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