Gavilan College is providing a new program to prepare students
for the water- and wastewater industries after receiving a federal
stimulus grant.
Gavilan College is providing a new program to prepare students for the water- and wastewater industries after receiving a federal stimulus grant.
The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the public water supply or wastewater treatment industries or for more responsible positions.
The first 12-week not-for-credit course is running this summer, every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gilroy campus, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Each class covers a different topic, and students have the option of registering for one, some, or all of the classes in the series. Fall classes will start in September, October and November.
The program will help prepare participants for state Water Treatment Certification. The Gavilan program is certified through the state Department of Public Health for current employees who wish to improve their certification level or maintain their required contact hours. Fees vary, and some classes have materials or textbook requirements.
Gavilan is joining forces with various other colleges and companies and agencies that run city and county water projects, including CH2M Hill, which runs the South County Regional WasteWater Authority plant in Gilroy.
The funding is from the Economic and Workforce Development program of the Califonia Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
For information: www.gavilance.com or 852-2801.
