This training involves knowledge of the very basics required of water and wastewater operations specialists. It is free to those who are currently enrolled in the LRWA/NRWA Apprenticeship Program.  For all others, the fee for this training is $200 for both days or $125 for one day.  Space is limited to 20 attendees total, including apprentices.

Year 2 Apprentice Training

April 28, 2026

7:30am-8:00am — Sign In
8:00am-8:30am — Apprenticeship Program Updates
8:30am-10:00am — Cybersecurity
10:00am-11:00am — Water Production, Treatment and Distribution Review
11:00am-12:00pm — Water Math Review
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on your own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Ten Key Management Areas
3:00pm-5:00pm — Utility Management Exercise

April 29, 2026

8:00am-10:00am — Work Ethics Presentation
10:00am–11:00am — Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
11:00am-12:00pm — SOPS Exercise
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on your own
1:00pm-5:00pm — GIS System Mapping

Instructors will be Amy Fontenot, Ken Terry and other LRWA Staff, unless otherwise noted.

Please note:   LRWA Training Sessions are a “Fire Arm Free Zone”

A $15 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds requested by April 24th, no refunds will be granted thereafter. 

Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.