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CEPU 106 - Water to Work Career Pathway Application
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Course Description
Make a Splash in Your Career!
Join Grand Rapids Community College, Bay College and municipal employer partners' in the Water to Work program. An innovative pathway to a rewarding career in water resource management. With paid internships, hands-on learning and a clear career trajectory, this program prepares you for success in a vital, high-demand industry.
Work as a part-time intern with the City of Grand Rapids, Plainfield Charter Township, Holland Board of Public Works, or the City of Wyoming making $18+ an hour, while you take online courses through Bay College and complete professional development with Grand Rapids Community College. During the program you will be mentored by current and retired water system employees and participate in cohort-style learning. Completion of this program will aid you in receiving your certification in Michigan Drinking Water or Municipal Wastewater Michigan Licensing, as well as progress towards your Water Technology Certificate from Bay College.
Potential job opportunities upon completion include:
- Collection system asset technician
- Customer service specialist
- Engineering assistant
- Industrial pretreatment program inspector
- Meter reader
- Plant assistant
- Utility aide
- Utility field operator
- Utility maintenance mechanic
- Water plant operator
- Water service worker
Courses included:
- Aquatics and bacteriology
- Environmental analysis
- Water analysis
- Wastewater operations and management
- Water operations and management
- Utility management and business
- Plus additional professional development conferences, trainings, and workshops
Participant eligibility requirements:
- 18 years or older by August 25th, 2026
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Transportation to and from worksite or ability to get transportation
- Ability to complete a criminal background check
- Ability to complete a drug test (which also tests for cannabis)
- Ability to attend all working days and classes
Please note, submission of GRCC's application does not guarantee admission or enrollment in the program.
You are also required to submit an application at your municipality of choice (you may apply for more than one) in order to be eligible for an interview.
Application links can be found below:
Holland Board of Public Works (Utility Aide Intern) - https://secure4.entertimeonline.com/ta/6149691.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US
Plainfield Charter Township (Public Service Utility Aide) - https://www.plainfieldmi.org/468/Employment-and-Committee-Opportunities
The City of Grand Rapids (Utility Aide Intern) - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids/jobs/5367338/utility-aide-intern- water-and-esd?page=1&pagetype=transferJobs
The City of Wyoming (Utilities Internship) - https://www.wyomingmi.gov/About-Wyoming/Employment/View-Job?id=5481
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