The GMWEA Continuing Education Committee provides annual spring and fall meetings that offer members technical training sessions, awards programs and participation in officer elections. The fall meeting includes a trade show, which features state-of-the-art water and water quality-related equipment and services. There are also regular training sessions for members on subjects such as water or wastewater math, laboratory and plant safety, and Sacramento courses.

Training resources are enhanced by GMWEA's affiliation with the New England Water Environment Association and the New England Water Works Association. In addition, cooperative efforts with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, the New England Interstate Environmental Training Center and local facilities provide nearby resources to carry out necessary operator training.

Please note that GMWEA does not provide certificates for attendance at our events. It is the responsibility of the operator to keep copies of training flyers and sessions attended for the State's Certification team. Sign-in sheets from all GMWEA events are sent to DEC on your behalf.

GMWEA Calendar

Last updated 1/31/12
Check back often for updates and additions to the 2012 training schedule!

• The Vermont Small Business Development Center has an ongoing list of training events. Most of these are applicable for public works employees. Please visit their website at www.vtsbdc.org for a complete listing.
  
  Please note that these classes are not precertified for credits towards your license, but could be elligible for credit. Check with the certification staff at Water Supply and Wastewater Management directly.

• NEWWA Presents: Using Unidirectional Flushing As A Distribution System Tool (Morning Session)
  This half-day course will be offered in two locations. See below for an additional offering on the same sites/dates.
  February 21, 2012 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  Rutland City WWTF or
  February 22, 2012 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  Champlain Water District, South Burlington
  For complete registration information and pricing, please download the NEWWA February Flyer.
  Discounts apply for GMWEA Members and those taking both morning and afternoon sessions.
  Please do not send registration to GMWEA!
  

• NEWWA Presents: Water Main Disinfection (Afternoon Session)
  This half-day course will be offered in two locations. See above for an additional offering on the same sites/dates.
  February 21, 2012 12:30 - 3:45 p.m.
  Rutland City WWTF or
  February 22, 2012 12:30 - 3:45 p.m.
  Champlain Water District, South Burlington
  For complete registration information and pricing, please download the NEWWA February Flyer.
  Discounts apply for GMWEA Members and those taking both morning and afternoon sessions.
  Please do not send registration to GMWEA!
  

• NEIWPCC Presents: Preparation for the VT Municipal Wastewater Operator Exam
  Wednesday through Friday, May 2 through 4, 2012 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  Rutland WWTF, Rutland, VT
  For complete registration information and pricing, please download the NEIWPCC Wastewater Exam Prepartion Flyer.
  Please do not send registration to GMWEA!
  

• NEIWPCC Presents: Hands-On Microbiology for Process Control & Troubleshooting
  Wednesday and Thursday, May 30 and 31, 2012 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  Stowe Public Safety Complex, Stowe, VT
  For complete registration information and pricing, please download the NEIWPCC Hands-On Microbiology Flyer.
  Please do not send registration to GMWEA!
  

Visit these organizations for additional training opportunities:

• Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation
  
• New England Water Environment Association
  
• New England Water Works Association
  
• New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
  
• Vermont Rural Water Association
  
• Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• RCAP Solutions