Workforce & Capacity Building - US Water Alliance

A sustainable and equitable water future requires that the water sector reflect the communities it serves. As the sector evolves to meet modern challenges, water leaders are nurturing inclusive cultures and driving equitable workforce recruitment and development strategies. The Alliance offers an array of programs and tools to support the workforce and capacity building required for a One Water future, including toolkits and other resources aimed at diversifying and better supporting the water workforce.

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March 5, 2024 | Report

Toward a Strong and Equitable Water Workforce

Strategies and initiatives to address both the quantity and equity challenges in the nation’s water utility workforce

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February 24, 2022 | Tool/Rubric, Value of Water Resource

Workforce Diversity Toolkit

This collection of resources is here to support organizations in the water sector recruit new employees into the work...

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Mentoring Connections Cohort

Fostering mentoring relationships between rising professionals and established leaders.

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Mentoring Connections: Insights from Rising One Water Professionals

Hear from rising water sector professionals about participating in our Mentoring Connections program, where the water...

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Pittsburgh and Milwaukee Join Together for Independent Learning Exchange

This spring, the Milwaukee and Pittsburgh Water Equity Taskforces engaged in the first independently organized in-per...

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Finding Our Path to Water: Sharing Workforce Origin Stories

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March 5, 2024 | Alliance News

New Report: Toward a Strong and Equitable Water Workforce

We are proud to share our latest report, which highlights strategies and initiatives to drive inclusivity, representa...

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