Water Industry Pre-Apprentice Graduation
Fifteen (15) Pre-apprentices graduated as a part of the inaugural class of the Water Industry Pre-Apprenticeship program. The 12-week course provided college credits, OSHA-10 safety certification, math prep, resume prep, strength-based training, resume building, interview prep, union history, “know your rights,” and leadership training, as well as water agency site tours. The Graduation took place on June 21, 2022, at the San Bernardino Community College District. District and college leaders were on hand, as well as elected officials, water industry leaders, families, communities and IEWorks leaders.
Inland Empire Utilities Agency Interns
Meet Rita and Jonathan, both are Inland Empire Utilities Agency interns, who applied and were successfully placed through IEWorks. Both reside in the Inland Empire and have incredible stories about what has brought them to this opportunity. They share a passion and vision for a water career, for themselves and their families.
For the next two years, Rita and Jonathan will both work towards learning more about water treatment and other essential operations within a water district through the guidance of IEUA supervisors and management.
We are excited for their journey and look forward to supporting them in their internship.
Pre-Apprenticeship Applications are Available
We are excited to announce that our pre-apprenticeship applications are OPEN.
If you know someone interested in a Water career or looking to learn more, please visit iebwc.org for more details.
California Labor Secretary Visits the Inland Empire
California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Natalie Palugyai visited the Inland Empire to learn more about IEWorks.
We appreciate our host West Valley Water District and the interns, partners, and community members who came out to support this event.
It is because of this village that we have been able to make so much progress.
Stay tuned and connected, visit IEWorks.org to learn more about our programs.