Workforce Development - Water

Workforce Development - Water

Water resources fields are suffering from a lack of new skilled and qualified technicians, scientists and engineers. The rate at which students and workers are entering these fields is declining and the average age of the workforce is increasing, with more retirements on the horizon. 

Business of Water (ecampus) 

The global water services industry is slated to exceed US$1 trillion in annual revenues. According to the World Economic Forum the global water crisis now tops nuclear weapons as the most serious threat to business and society. IWW is designing a course that will be the third in a series of eCampus courses connecting water and business students in the Water Resources Graduate Program and College of Business with a launch date in 2023 Spring term (class WRP 554). 

 

Applied Field Methods: Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Program (WRGP) 

Broadening the scope of approach to conflict and diplomacy, provide a more theoretical dimension to conflict, engage multi-level scales of conflict dimensions, and strengthen skills through highly experiential learning opportunities. Link to the Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Program website.

 

PSU Workforce Development 

This project is using USGS Section 104(b) funding awarded to the UPP: The Partnership Between the USGS and PSU to grow the pipeline of diverse, qualified workers who are prepared for careers in water science through regional partnerships and focused training pathways.  

Also see PSU's other water workforce development efforts:

  • Water@PSU. At PSU, undergraduate and graduate students pursue a broad range of degrees, minors, and certificates that connect with water. Unique partnerships, internships and research experiences provide the opportunity to explore disciplines and build professional skills.
  • Water@PSU: For Students. Many PSU departments offer water-related courses that will prepare you for careers in water science, including Geology, Geography, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science and Management, Chemistry, Biology and more.
  • Water@PSU: Jobs & Resources. Here a variety of water-related job boards and career resources can be found. The sections are separated by opportunities in Oregon and across the US.