Building Workforce Skills for Intelligent Water Operations

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This research helps prepare utilities for the workforce changes anticipated as they implement increased automation and smart water technologies. It examines changing job requirements for the workforce of the future at key stages leading up to the year 2040. It also explores various means of attracting and training both new and existing workers to fill these more skilled positions. Published in 2019.

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Building Workforce Skills for Intelligent Water Operations

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12/10/2019

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Building Workforce Skills for Intelligent Water Operations

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Building Workforce Skills for Intelligent Water Operations

Definition, Framework, and Maturity Assessment for Intelligent Water Systems

Water Utility Executive Leadership for the 21st Century

Developing Curriculum and Content for DPR Operator Training

Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology: Skillsets and Enterprise Management Approaches for the Digital Age

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