The path
From your first day to a Certified career
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Work for a Montana water or wastewater system
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Register for the program
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Learn on the job, with a mentor
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Complete the coursework
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Graduate into a career
The program in numbers
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~2 years, earning while you learn
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4,000 hours of on-the-job training with a mentor
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288 hours of related technical instruction, online and in person
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18 Active Apprentices
Who it's for
Good for apprentices, good for your system
Apprentice requirements
Benefits for employers
Questions
Before you register
Do I have to work for a water or wastewater system already?
Yes. Apprentices must be employed by a Montana water or wastewater system and work under a qualified mentor there. The program starts as a job and grows into a career.
What does it cost?
Little to no cost. Apprentices attend an approximately two-year training program through a State Association, and earn while they learn.
Who can I ask about the program?
Cody Marez, our Apprenticeship Coordinator: cmarez@mrws.org or (406) 231-9338.
Non-discrimination statement
MRWA Apprenticeship Program will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30