Workforce Development & Trainings

Build and keep a skilled operator workforce.

Needs assessment, trainings, webinars and operator exam prep that build the skills systems need to stay compliant.

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5core deliverables

4step process

10focus areas & add-ons

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Overview

Workforce Development & Trainings in practice

Compliance depends on people. We assess skills gaps, deliver trainings and webinars, and provide online exam preparation for Virginia waterworks and wastewater operators through TRY Academy, our online learning platform.

Utilities, workforce boards, colleges and community partners can use the same platform to bring new operators into the field and help current operators move up a licence class.

General information. Descriptions here are illustrative and not engineering, legal or regulatory advice. Work is provided only under a signed proposal or agreement, and results vary by system. Some content on this site is prepared with AI assistance. Read the full disclaimer.

What is included

Training needs assessment
Operator exam preparation through TRY Academy
Facility-specific operator training
Health and safety training
Recruitment, retention and performance support

Our process

How it works

1
Assess
Review your workforce needs, licences and skills gaps.
2
Plan
Choose Academy courses, onsite sessions and webinars for each role.
3
Train
Learners study online or in person; managers track progress in their dashboard.
4
Measure
Use pre and post tests and reports to show results and plan renewals.

What we do

Training services

Exam preparation courses
Waterworks and wastewater operator exam prep in TRY Academy, with study guides, flashcards, practice exams and tools.
Facility-specific operator training modules
Dedicated modules built around your plant, processes and procedures.
New regulatory frameworks
Guidance on PFAS, lead and copper, chromium and Consumer Confidence Reports.
Standard operating procedures and assessments
Development of SOPs and competency assessments.
Health and safety training
Delivered onsite, online or in a hybrid format.

Also available

Workforce management

Finding and keeping a professional workforce takes several strategies. We help organisations with:

Employee recruitment
Job postings, campus recruiting and agency partnerships to find skilled candidates.
Training and development
Programmes that build staff skills and keep them current.
Retention
Strategies that reduce turnover.
Assessment and performance management
Reviews and feedback that identify areas for growth.
Networking
Organising or joining events and professional groups to meet candidates and peers.