TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

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It’s finally here: all-new CWEA Cert Prep on demand classes. Prepare for the Collection System Maintenance Grade 1 exam and start your career journey with CWEA.

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UPCOMING EDUCATION EVENTS

SARBS & LABS PDC Training & Vendor Exhibition – Rehab to the Rescue!

Rehab to the Rescue! Maximizing Value from Plant Rehabilitation Projects Join us for an all-day training seminar and vendor exhibition focused on rehabilitation of treatment facilities and pump stations! Learn about the challenges encountered on rehab projects, considerations in maintenance of plant operations (MOPO), and capitalize on rehab opportunities.

Contact Hours: 6, May 21, 2025 8:00am-4:00pm
CWEA NSJ Section – Flush Fest at the Collections Training and Vendor Faire by CWEA NSJ Collections Committee

Come spend the day learning about WDR emergency spill response from local agencies and vendors Training Includes: • Pump Basics and Bypass • High Pressure Jetting • Pipe Patching • CCTV Operation ▪

Contact Hours: 4, May 21, 2025 8:00am-2:30pm
Advanced Primary and Secondary Treatment Systems Demo Plant Tour & Networking Mixer

Student and Young Professionals of CWEA Sacramento Chapter - Linda County Wastewater Plant Tour and Networking Mixer

Contact Hours: 3.0, May 22, 2025 12:00-6:00pm
CWEA Joint Section Meeting CSJS and NSJS – CYA (Cover Your…ASSETS) – Equipment Rehab from A to Z

CYA (Cover Your…ASSETS) – Equipment Rehab from A to Z (1 CEU) Please join us for a joint section (CSJS/NSJS) monthly dinner meeting with a presentation by Brian Villacorta with Coombs Hopkins Co. (Find him on Linked-In: Linked-In_Brian Villacorta). Be prepared to laugh AND learn…Dinner, Comedy, and Shop Talk!

Contact Hours: 1.0, May 22, 2025 5:30-8:00pm

“Certification helped me set my career on a strong trajectory. It gave me a huge boost and served me well professionally.”

Tyree Jackson

Operations Manager, City of Oakland

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