Author Archives: Andrew Appell

FORT STORY, Va. – It was no day at the beach for the teams of military water treatment specialists competing against each other in this year’s Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Rodeo from May 8-12, 2023, as the five day U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) competition tested their skills and readiness under the watchful guidance of …

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Skills learned during an Air Force career help Rodney Lance run an efficient clean-water plant and work effectively with this team. https://www.tpomag.com/editorial/2022/10/a-military-vet-applies-his-water-background-to-a-prosperous-career-in-the-wastewater-profession

The Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA) is where the next generation of high-level water utility leaders focus on the foundations of sustainable community leadership: how to integrate social, environmental, and financial concerns into important decisions about water utilities. This 10-month program addresses leadership for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management, and water reuse. Participants will learn …

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With the new year already here, we are excited to reconnect in person with you at the fast-approaching Service Academy Career Conference (SACC), taking place February 24th and 25th in sunny Jacksonville, FL. As you hunt for your next job or transition to a new career path this year, you can count on the SACC …

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Please check out the story of Chris Moss’ transition from the military to the water sector.

Video explaining more about this event: https://vimeo.com/640966816

Jose Martinez firmly believes that military veterans are great candidates for jobs in the water and sewer industries, which sometimes struggle to attract employees. And the general manager of the Otay Water District should know — he’s a United States Navy veteran himself. Granted, Martinez had an easier path than many veterans when he transitioned from the …

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Building the water workforce creates multiple benefits for utilities and communities alike. The water sector is facing a high retirement rate and utilities need new water workers to close that gap. Without the next generation of water workers, utilities will struggle to offer the same quality of service. In addressing this challenge, utilities have an …

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By Julia LeDoux February 9, 2021 Transitioning service members will no longer have to use their GI Bill funds to attend the Microsoft Systems Academy. “MSAA is now fully funded by Microsoft and is permanently offered online,” said Chris Cortez, vice president of military affairs at Microsoft. “MSSA is one of only a few corporate-sponsored programs that …

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