Hawaii Community College launches new wastewater treatment certificate

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Applications are now open for Hawaii Community College’s new wastewater workforce program on Maui and Hawaii Island.

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The Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Specialist Certificate is a one-year hands-on program that teaches students about cesspool conversion and sustainable wastewater installation to meet the growing demand for industry professionals.

Hawaii Community College said recent flooding events highlighted the vulnerabilities of aging infrastructure and the need for professionals to replace systems.

School officials said the 23-credit certificate combines coursework in design, construction and sustainability with experimental learning.

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“We’ve learned about how various wastewater treatment systems operate, and also have had many opportunities to learn from professionals in the field, and visit various facilities,” said student Marina Kukso, who hopes to join the wastewater industry after completing the program.

Financial assistance is available, and for details, email Cheek at [email protected] or visit theHawaii CC website.

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