ISAWWA's Veteran's Initiative seeks to share resources with veterans and seeking employment and employers seeking candidates for open positions.

Learn more about the careers in our industry and hear from veteran members by clicking on the video links below. These stories were shared at the January 19, 2022 Water and Wastewater Veterans Expo.

Veteran Career Stories

Resources Available

How to Become a Certified Operator in Illinois

Military Occupational Classification (MOC) That Relate to the Water Industry

51-8031.00 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (onetonline.org)

What happens at water and wastewater plants? View these videos to find out!

Highland Park Water Treatment Plant

Hanover Park Wastewater Treatment Plant

Below are resources available through AWWA, ISAWWA, and other organizations.

Water Jobs for Veterans flyer

Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Veterans Employer Toolkit

AWWA Webinar Presentation - Veterans: An Untapped Resource for the Water Sector (2015)

Military to Civilian Terminology

ISAWWA Mentoring Program

If you are interested in being involved with the Veteran's Initiative, please contact Laura Morgan to be added to the volunteer group.