From the Desk of AIRW Executive Director, Kristin Bean
In this article, we share our 2024 Legislative Session wrap-up highlights, notes, and information as it pertains to Indiana’s Water and Wastewater Industry. We will also share some highlights from our work on the national level, alongside the lobbyists with National Rural Water Association.
French Lick Resort - French Lick, Indiana
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Spring Conference at the beautiful French Lick Resort in mid-March!
Presented by Wessler Engineering
We will be holding four "regional" taste tests in 2024. Winners from each region will advance to compete in the “Best Tasting Water in Indiana” at our annual Fall Conference in Fort Wayne, IN.
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"NAW is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities. NAW is an opportunity to highlight how Registered Apprenticeship, a proven and industry-driven training model, provides a critical talent pipeline that can help to address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges such as rebuilding our country’s infrastructure, addressing critical supply chain demands, supporting a clean energy workforce, modernizing our cybersecurity response, and responding to care economy issues."
During National Apprenticeship Week 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor will highlight the following key themes:
- Monday, November 13: Registered Apprenticeship for Youth
- Tuesday, November 14: Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries
- Wednesday, November 15: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations
- Thursday, November 16: Women in Registered Apprenticeship
- Friday, November 17: Registered Apprenticeship for Veterans and Federal Employees
National Apprenticeship Week | Apprenticeship.gov