City of Havre de Grace Sponsors Apprentice through the Maryland Rural Water Association Apprenticeship Program

Water and Wastewater Operations Specialists are imperative to our community for access to clean drinking water and to ensure wastewater effluent is returned to the environment properly. With close to 50% retiring in the next five years, communities will fail to prosper or eventually even exist if replacements aren’t put in place and properly trained. A growing population and increased demand for water and wastewater treatment services plus an aging workforce will drive employment growth and qualified, certified operators will be in high demand.

As part of the National Rural Water Apprenticeship Program, this federally-registered program has been developed in response to the industry’s need to train the next generation of skilled workers and standardize training across the state of Maryland. This 2-year program is designed to train operators through both coursework and on-the-job, experience-based learning and will culminate in MDE certification.

The City of Havre de Grace is excited to participate in this program and welcomes Jasmine Montgomery as our first apprentice.  Ms. Montgomery is the 5th apprentice in the state and the first female.

Mayor William Martin, Jasmine Montgomery, and Director of Administration Chris Ricci