Why Partner with CWEA?

Support Workforce Development Across California 

California’s wastewater profession is facing increasing workforce challenges, including succession planning, frontline leadership development, technical training needs, and equitable access to education throughout the state. 

CWEA plays a central role in helping agencies and industry professionals meet those challenges through: 

  • Technical education and certification support 
  • Safety and operational training 
  • Leadership development programming 
  • Regional and statewide networking opportunities 
  • Digital learning and on-demand education through OWEN 
  • Workforce connection and professional growth opportunities 

Your partnership directly supports the development of the next generation of wastewater professionals while strengthening the industry as a whole. 

Build Trusted Industry Relationships
Build Trusted Industry Relationships
CWEA partnerships create meaningful opportunities to connect with professionals throughout California’s clean water community—from operators, maintenance staff, laboratory professionals, and supervisors to consultants, manufacturers, contractors, engineers, and utility leaders. 

These relationships help position your organization as a trusted industry resource and committed workforce partner.

Gain Year-Round Visibility
Gain Year-Round Visibility
CWEA hosts more than 500 training events and networking opportunities annually through statewide programs and 17 local sections, creating consistent opportunities for visibility and engagement throughout the year. 

From conferences and safety days to workshops and digital learning initiatives, CWEA connects your organization with water professionals where they live, work, and learn. 

Demonstrate Industry Leadership
Demonstrate Industry Leadership
Supporting CWEA sends a strong message about your organization’s commitment to California’s wastewater workforce and the long-term success of the industry. 

Sustaining Partners are recognized as organizations that invest in: 

  • Professional growth 
  • Leadership development 
  • Workforce readiness 
  • Continuing education 
  • Industry collaboration 
  • Public and environmental health 

Sustaining Partnership Annual Investment

Premium benefits help Sustaining Partners stay visible, connected, & engaged.

$5000/year
PARTNER WITH CWEA
Industry Visibility & Engagement 
  • Priority access to secure major event sponsorships and exhibit spaces at all CWEA State-level events 
  • Recognition on a dedicated Sustaining Partner sign displayed at State-level events
  • Logo placement on key CWEA digital platforms, including the CWEA homepage, job board, and additional high-traffic pages
  • Enhanced listing in the Annual Conference On-site Guide
  • Permission to use the CWEA Sustaining Partner logo in your own marketing materials and outreach

 

Workforce Development Connection
  • Association with statewide workforce development and education initiatives
  • Support for leadership development, technical education, and safety programming
  • Participation in the continued expansion of digital learning opportunities through OWEN
  • Opportunities to strengthen connections with California wastewater professionals across all career stages

 

Access & Networking
  • Attendee lists for select State-level events, including:
    – – Annual Conference
    – – P3S Conference
    – – Northern Safety Day
  • Opportunities to engage directly with decision-makers, industry leaders, and emerging professionals throughout California

Looking Ahead

CWEA continues to expand year-round workforce development opportunities through in-person training, leadership programming, safety education, and digital learning initiatives. In addition to the Annual and P3S Conferences, trainings in 2026-27 will include: 

As workforce needs continue to evolve across California’s wastewater sector, CWEA is committed to building stronger connections between education, agencies, industry partners, and the professionals who keep our communities running. 

Sustaining Partners play an important role in helping CWEA respond to these changing needs and expand access to high-quality education and professional development opportunities throughout the state.