What’s been going on in Apprenticeship: We had our second apprentice graduation!!  Richard Prouse, a Berlin apprentice, graduated on Jan 1. 2026. He was surprised as we recognized his accomplishment at the Berlin town meeting on Jan 12, 2026.  Left to right in the photo: …

Cool things taking shape! We celebrated a huge milestone when Dakota P, one of MRWA’s first apprentices, became our very first graduate! Dakota started the program with some prior credit, and I had the honor of presenting him with his Maryland Department of Labor graduation certificate …

Cool things taking shape! Wastewater has officially been approved as a recognized occupation under the MRWA Apprenticeship Program! We now proudly offer apprenticeships for both Water and Wastewater Operators, helping utilities strengthen their workforce and prepare for the next generation of skilled operators. Maryland Rural …