Why consider a career in the water and wastewater industry?
The job market is driven by two of the most vital federal laws protecting public health: The Safe Drinking Water Act (1974) and the Clean Water Act (1972)...
On top of the existing jobs in the water industry, a potential 45% increase in workforce recruitment is forecasted in response to new regulations, infrastructural growth, security challenges, and consumer demand...
Pursue career advancement from daily operation to project management, and high-level organizational supervisory and managerial positions...
Why A&M-SA’s WateRST program?
Competency. The water industry is a highly interdisciplinary domain. A professional water operator or engineer needs a competent technical capacity to meet the demand of stakeholders for services, as well as the social, economic, and political realities of the community served. Why would you settle for yesterday’s curricula when you are facing tomorrow’s challenge?
Innovations. The program is responsive to the needs of the water industry whose workers are adaptive to regulatory changes and rapid incorporation of new technologies into facility operation and renovation.
Accessibility. The program is accessible to industry training programs, and provide ample mentorship and internship opportunities.
Global vision, local action! Southcentral Texas is experiencing unprecedented growth in population and economy. The water industry expects to continuously expand its job market to fill the needs of regional water security.