The Bay Area Consortium for Clean Water Education is offering community college classes and scholarships for students seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry. Registration is now open for continuing or new students. The first class begins Wednesday evening, August 30th in Redwood City at 1400 Radio Road, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Thursday evening, August 31st in Martinez at 5019 Imhoff Place from 6 to 9 p.m.
The scholarship reimburses students for the cost of tuition and books. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in each course. Students completing the 28 required units earn a Plant Operator Certificate.
Relevant jobs include water and wastewater treatment operator, water distribution operator, wastewater collections operator, mechanic/machinist, electrician, and instrument technician.
“The water and wastewater industry offers many opportunities for people interested in careers related to water conservation and environmental protection,” says Barbara Hockett, California Association of Sanitation Agencies Education Foundation board member. “And those already in the industry can use this program to expand their knowledge and position themselves to take advantage of new opportunities.”
“A lot of experienced people are retiring from clean water jobs, creating demand for new workers ready to step into these roles,” says Levi Fuller, wastewater treatment plant operations supervisor at Dublin San Ramon Services District and a BACCWE instructor. “BACCWE gives job seekers a foot in the door with career-specific coursework and valuable contacts in the industry.”
Visit http://www.bacwwe.org/ for details.
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