Durango Launches Free Training Program to Address Water Industry Workforce Shortage
A new training program at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, aims to address a critical workforce shortage in the water industry. The program, called the Fundamentals of Water Operations, is designed to introduce participants to various career paths within the water operations sector, including plant operations, lab work, and engineering. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Project RUN, FLC@Work, the Four Corners Water Center, the City of Durango, and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance. The program is free and open to the community, with classes held every Thursday in May. It seeks to build a skilled workforce to replace the significant number of current operators nearing retirement. 
