Presentation 1 — The Water Workforce Coalition: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Presenter: Kari Gerwin,Director of Water Quality Planning, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Government.
Presentation Overview: The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG), Owens Community College, and The City of Toledo received a $500,000 grant from the US EPA to develop a program to attract new people to careers in water and prepare the water workforce for employment. The first class graduated in May, 2024. Hear about what they are doing now and learn about how this program benefits students and public water utilities of all sizes.
Presentation Overview: Curious on how water utilities are using AI in their operations? Smart Water Energy Water (SEW AI) will discuss the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in water utility software. The presenters will showcase SEW AI's specialized software solutions tailored for water utilities of all sizes.
Lunch: 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Ohio Rural Water Association is proud to facilitate FREE quarterly events that offer educational presentations, nourishment in the form of food, and the opportunity to engage in the rural water conversation. We invite you to come and seize this wonderful opportunity to network with other Water & Wastewater Industry Professionals. The events are free of charge, and new faces are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!