New Job Opportunities Expected In Central Appalachia As Water Operators Retire
”The money has to come from somewhere to be able to pay these folks," Grinstead said. "I don't know what the magic answer for that is but it does happen. It's our desire to add more operators to the field. Hopefully there'll be enough eventually to get moved around and these smaller systems can hire somebody that's certified that can do the job and do it correctly and those safely.” In 2019, a study from the University of North Carolina School of Government suggested that one way to address the shortage is through apprenticeship or training programs. The National Rural Water Association c...
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