Cuyamaca College and the Center for Water Studies held their first Military Career Day event to help connect veterans transitioning out of the military with water agency employment recruiters. The water/wastewater industry in San Diego is in need of qualified men and women to fill the gap created by the current employees who are retiring.
The water/wastewater industry offers military veterans great careers with lucrative pay and benefits packages. Water agencies are actively recruiting veterans because their experience, skills and leadership abilities make them the perfect candidates for the many available positions.
Cuyamaca College’s Center for Water Studies provides the training and certification preparation needed to get started in a rewarding career in the water/wastewater industry.
From the video
Don Jones – Campaign Coordinator, Warriors2Waterworks, Cuyamaca College
One problem veterans have when they’re leaving the military is how to connect the incredible skills and experience that they have to careers in the civilian world. That’s why we’re holding the first Warriors to Waterworks Military Career Day here at Cuyamaca College.
Dr. Jessica Robinson, MSW – President, Cuyamaca College (Interim)
As I’m so proud, so excited to be able to serve and work with our veteran community. At Cuyamaca college, we support our veterans and we serve as the pipeline for new jobs, for careers, and for support for our veterans.
Don Jones
The reason we’re holding this event is to showcase the wonderful career opportunities there are in the water and wastewater field that directly relate to the military skills and experience that our transitioning military have.
Jose Martinez – General Manager, Otay Water District
Don’t just try to solve your technical abilities. We really do also want to hear about your experiences in leadership.
Mark Balmert – President & CEO, San Diego Military Advisory Council – Rear Admiral, USN (ret.)
There is an ability for people to be able to immediately walk out the door and into a really great paying job, great benefits and a great career.
Don Jones
We’ve brought together a collection of water district from throughout Southern California to make sure that they’re aware of the skills that are coming in from the military and also so the military who are transitioning out, understand what career opportunities there are in this industry.
Maurice D. Williams – President/Executive Director, National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. (aka Reboot) – MCPO, USN (ret.)
A veteran is ideally suited for this type of work because of the attention to detail, the teamwork, the ability to work independently, but also that high quality factor and that pride in work.
Don Jones
So if you’re looking for a rewarding career where your skills, experience and commitment to service are honored and appreciated, consider a career in the water and wastewater industry.
Dr. Robinson
Please join us at Cuyamaca College so we can help you transform your future.