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Month: September 2026

Posted on September 24, 2026September 23, 2026

TT087 – Growing Kentucky’s Water Workforce Through Apprenticeship (Part 2)

The promotional graphic for Tap Talk episode #87, featuring a photo of guest Heather Stevenson; and a quote from Heather: "In this space and in apprenticeship, relationships are everything. And so we need the operator, the educator, and the regulator at the table to help figure out what is going to make this work.".
Posted on September 17, 2026September 23, 2026

TT086 – Growing Kentucky’s Water Workforce Through Apprenticeship (Part 1)

The promotional graphic for Tap Talk episode #86, featuring a photo of guest Heather Stevenson; and a quote from Heather: "My message to young people would be that you don't have to leave your community to find meaningful work. Water and wastewater operations are going to give you a stable career. They will give you purpose and a chance to protect the place you call home.".
Posted on September 10, 2026September 17, 2026

TT085 – The Industry Needs You: The Water Tower’s Workforce Vision

The promotional graphic for Tap Talk episode #85, featuring a photo of guest Courtney Lee; and a quote from Courtney: "We want to build a water workforce that's reflective of the communities they serve. So let's go to the communities, figure out who's in our community, and bring them to water.".

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Tap Talk is a collaboration between the Rural Community Assistance Partnership and the University of Illinois, with funding from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. The show is hosted by Steve and Jennifer Wilson of the Illinois State Water Survey.

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