Nearly two-thirds of the state’s water and wastewater agencies say they need more workers.
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“Growing up, we were always encouraged to not do this kind of work, to go to college and do something different,” said Jason Knobloch, deputy executive director of Texas Rural Water Association. “Unfortunately, we all did that. So now there’s no one to replace the workforce in these utilities.”of the Texas water workforce by the Houston Advanced Research Center, 63% of respondents reported workforce-related challenges. Knobloch said this is a statewide trend, particularly in rural areas.
The agency has also partnered with the Texas chapter of the American Water Works Association to offer college scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in water. The agency also purchased large-scale air conditioners that blow cool air into ditches for large-scale projects. The course will be ready by the spring of 2024 and the association is piloting it with schools in Houston and near Uvalde, Nahrgang said.
The Texas Rural Water Association also has programs to address the workforce issue, including an apprenticeship program for people with their high school diploma or GED. Knobloch said the program, which has been going on for over a year, has had a slow start because apprenticeships are somewhat new for the water industry. The association looks for utilities that want an apprentice and has a mentor for them to train with.
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