​New Program Recruits Veterans Into Water/Wastewater Industry

A new program in New England called Water Warriors Initiatives is doing double duty by bolstering the water/wastewater industry’s aging workforce and helping U.S. Armed Forces veterans find quality careers. The joint effort by the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) and its affiliated state associations aims to recruit and retain veterans in the water and wastewater infrastructure fields by offering G.I. Bill-qualified training with a stipend up to $2,000 per month for two years. The idea is that employers can beat the wage gap and attract younger skilled workers, while the veterans can shoot for higher water/wastewater licenses sooner to