Hawaii Community College and UH Maui College launched a certificate program to train workers for converting 83,000+ cesspools by 2050. Recent flooding highlighted the urgent need for skilled wastewater professionals.
- The one-year Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate prepares students for cesspool conversion careers.
- Hawaii must eliminate over 83,000 cesspools by 2050 under state mandate.
- Recent flooding events exposed vulnerabilities in aging wastewater infrastructure.
- The 23-credit program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience and field visits.
- Financial assistance is available for students entering the program.
Source: Hawaii
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