Strengthening Rhode Island’s One Water Workforce
Thursday, August 20 & Thursday, August 27
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Online Via Zoom
Register Here for Part 1
Register Here for Part 2
Join us for a two-part virtual training series focused on workforce challenges and opportunities across Rhode Island’s water sector. Workforce development is a cross-cutting issue that impacts a wide range of roles, from drinking water and wastewater operations to green infrastructure maintenance and local governments. These interactive sessions will highlight examples from Rhode Island and the broader New England region, showcasing partnerships, practical tools, and ideas to recruit, retain, and support the next generation of professionals.
Part 1: Retaining Talent and Preparing for Workforce Transitions A strong workforce starts with retaining the people you already have. This session explores practical strategies to improve employee retention, strengthen workplace dynamics, and prepare for staff retirements and other workforce transitions. Learn More.
Part 2: Messaging for Workforce Recruitment and Leadership Support This session focuses on strategies to recruit new talent and communicate workforce needs to leadership and decision-makers. Participants will explore what motivates different audiences to pursue water-related careers, practical approaches for strengthening recruitment efforts, and techniques for building support for workforce investments within their organizations and communities. Learn More.
Who Should Attend: Local governments, DPWs, water and wastewater utilities, Tribal utilities and community partners, green infrastructure practitioners, workforce development organizations, community-based organizations, regional planners, and training and technical assistance providers.
Hosted by the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center in partnership with the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network and the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN)
TCHs: These trainings are approved for 2.0 Drinking Water and Wastewater training credit hours EACH by the RI DOH and RI DEM.