HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.d.1) (Handout) Add'l Written Announcement(#a,ndoaf) 7 a . z)
Board Meeting of May 5, 2011
Additional Written Announcement:
General Update
j) Water/Wastewater Operator Training Program for 2011 -12
The District will continue its support of the Water/Wastewater Operator Training
Program for the coming academic year. Since the initial Fall 2007 semester, the
program has seen more than 700 enrollments in 35 classes held in Contra Costa
and Alameda Counties by individuals interested in becoming water or wastewater
operators.
• More than 25 students are employees of sponsoring agencies working to
earn advanced certifications in water and wastewater.
• Another 35 students will be earning the Certificate of Achievement by
2012.
• There have been more than 20 hires, 15 promotions, and 45 certifications
earned by students in the program.
• There are five interns and volunteers working to earn the "hands -on"
experience toward certification in several agencies.