Automation may be replacing people in many industries, but water is not one of them. According to Hillary Caron, water education and programs coordinator for the city of Grand Rapids, there are hundreds of careers behind every drop of clean water.
“We have technical jobs, like operators, engineers, chemists and mechanics,” Caron said. “We also have marketing, customer service, billing and more. This is a fulfilling career field in which you can serve the public and find meaningful work suited to your skills.”
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) has partnered with the city of Grand Rapids since 2023 with the Water to Work internship program. It’s a crucial service for west Michigan…