FRWA's Apprenticeship Program

Apprenticeship is developing a new generation of workers to help Florida succeed in the 21st-century economy! FRWA’s Apprenticeship Program, recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Florida Department of Education, produces nationally recognized Journeyman Operators.  Apprentices attend an approximate 2-year training program made up of classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training at a Utility.  During the apprenticeship program, apprentices will earn-while-they-learn with knowledgeable, passionate people who strive to deliver clean drinking water to their community and treat wastewater before returning the water to the environment.  Students start the program with a job and emerge with a solid and secure career as either a Water Operations Specialist or Wastewater Operations Specialist.

Benefits of Apprenticeship

Well-Trained, More Stable Workforce for Employers: Approximately 90% to 94% of apprentices in the U.S. retain employment after completing a Registered Apprenticeship program, contributing to a high return on investment for employers.

Earn & Learn for Apprentices: From their first day of work, apprentices receive a paycheck that is guaranteed to increase as their training progresses.  Apprentices also complete a combination of job-related instruction and hands-on training at the job site leading to a nationally recognized credential.

A Career: Once the apprenticeship is complete, workers are on their way to a successful long-term career with a competitive salary and no educational debt.

Community Impact: Apprenticeship offers an opportunity for the apprentice to make a difference in their own communities.  They will be providing clean water to their family and friends.  That is surely something to take pride in!

If you or someone you know would be interested, please email apprenticeship@frwa.net or visit https://nrwa.org/apprenticeship-program/ for more information.  To complete an application visit https://apprenticeship.nrwa.org/pub/unpw_signup.cfm. 

Non-Discrimination Policy

Florida Rural Water Association will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Florida Rural Water Association will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.