Photo courtesy of Abou Traore and Hudson County Community College. A program that aimed at introducing Hudson County Community College students to the water sector — as well as preparing them to enter employment opportunities, internships and the New Jersey Water and Wastewater Systems Operations Apprenticeship Program — recently had its second graduation ceremony. Earlier this month,… Continue reading Much-needed workers: HCCC graduates 2nd class from Water Workforce Utility Program
Topic: Community Engagement and Partnerships
Important Information and Parking Details: Membership Meeting, July 17
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Jersey Water Works and Lead-Free NJ Membership Meetings on Wednesday, July 17. Meeting Location: Montclair State University University Hall, Seventh Floor 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07444 Maps & Directions (PDF) Registration and networking begin at 8:00 a.m. Jersey Water Works: 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Lunch and Networking:… Continue reading Important Information and Parking Details: Membership Meeting, July 17
Emerging Water Leaders: Leadership Circle in New Jersey – Case Study
Photo courtesy of Canva / New Jersey Future. In 2023, New Jersey Future, in collaboration with Jersey Water Works (JWW), successfully facilitated the Emerging Water Leaders of Color Leadership Circle pilot program with funding from Spring Point Partners. The program invests in the next generation of water leaders and supports the goal of retaining diverse talent… Continue reading Emerging Water Leaders: Leadership Circle in New Jersey – Case Study
Connect and Learn with NJ Office of Emergency Management and US EPA Region 2
On June 26, 2024, Jersey Water Works Climate Resilience and Combined Sewer Overflow committees hosted the virtual Connect and Learn with New Jersey of Office Emergency Management and US Environmental Protection Agency Region 2. Participants learned more about the funding opportunities available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Community (BRIC)… Continue reading Connect and Learn with NJ Office of Emergency Management and US EPA Region 2
Connect and Learn with NJ Office of Emergency Management and US EPA Region 2
This is a recording of the Connect and Learn with NJ OEM and US EPA Region 2, which took place on June 26, 2024. The webinar was hosted by the JWW Climate Resilience and Combined Sewer Overflow committees.
“Water, Life, and Death” course exposes Montclair State University students to the many dimensions of water in Public Health
Guest author Kurt Conklin, Instructional Specialist in the College of Community Health, Montclair State University Dept. of Public Health, shares information about their water class in anticipation of Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting at Montclair University this summer. Water is the starting point for all public health, not just in New Jersey but worldwide. This… Continue reading “Water, Life, and Death” course exposes Montclair State University students to the many dimensions of water in Public Health
Request for Qualifications: Deadline Extended to June 7, 2024
New Jersey Future, on behalf of the Jersey Water Works (JWW) collaborative, seeks qualifications from a consultant team or qualified firm(s) with experience in facilitating a process for collaboratives to articulate its value and plan for the future. Our goal is to: Understand key collaborative strengths and potential weaknesses. Discover improvements or modifications needed to… Continue reading Request for Qualifications: Deadline Extended to June 7, 2024
Key Points Made at Ninth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference
Members of the Jersey Water Works collaborative shared an incredible amount of important information at the ninth Annual Jersey Water Works conference on December 13, 2023. Over 200 participants gathered at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ, to learn from the water sector’s leaders, experts, and advocates on different topics that catered to… Continue reading Key Points Made at Ninth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference
Jersey Water Works Conference – December 13 Details
We look forward to seeing you in person on Wednesday, December 13 to celebrate and advance the work of the collaborative, network with members, and discuss the the importance of water and the invisible water challenges happening here in New Jersey. View the program book. Meeting Location: The College of New Jersey Brower Student Center… Continue reading Jersey Water Works Conference – December 13 Details
A Visual Interpretation of Community Engagement: Artists inspire conversations via a comic book
Photo courtesy of Rediet Mereke and Ana Camacho-Lozada, coLAB Arts. Art can inspire conversations, activate imagination, and foster connections. Artists make ideas visual. Where does the artist belong in a space of water conversation? Who is creating a metaphor to understand the importance of connecting to the environment? How can we incorporate art as a… Continue reading A Visual Interpretation of Community Engagement: Artists inspire conversations via a comic book