Dec 24, 2020
ESCANABA Bay College has been offering certificate and degree programs in the Water Resource Management field for 50 years and is one of the few programs of its kind in the nation. And Troy Gallagher, lead program instructor, noted that enrollment in the program is on the rise.
Bay College’s program is designed to provide specialized training in water and wastewater treatment theory and application to both entry-level personnel and those already in the field. Online professional development and continuing educational programs are also offered to industry professionals.
Over the years, hundreds of water tech students have been placed in high wage, in-demand jobs immediately following completion of their coursework. Essential employment opportunities exist in various industries such as mining, paper making, food and beverage, computer technologies, and city municipalities. Gallagher stated that students coming out of the Bay College water tech program are highly sou