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11 apprentice technicians in orange safety gear and hardhats and 1 supervisor line up for a group photo during water plant tour

Meet the 2026 Utility Tech I Apprentices: Growth, Goals, and What’s Next

Every career begins with a first step, but what comes next is just as important. Charlotte Water’s Utility Tech I Apprenticeship is designed not only to train employees for today’s…

17 utility apprentices and staff pose outside in the snow in front of the Charlotte Water department's roadside sign

Meet the 2026 Utility Tech I Apprentices: Inside the Apprenticeship

What happens after you’re accepted into the program? While each apprentice arrived at Charlotte Water from a different path, they now share a common experience: structured training, hands-on preparation, and…

11 utility apprentices holding their certificates with 4 staff members line up for a group photo. Behind them there is a projector displaying "Congratulations"

Meet the 2026 Utility Tech I Apprentices: How They Got Here

Behind every apprenticeship is a story. Charlotte Water’s Utility Tech I Apprenticeship brings together individuals from different industries, experiences, and stages of life, all united by a shared goal: building…

Large pile of charcoal-colored biosolids sitting on a expansive concrete floor in a very-large warehouse storage space

Making the Most of Biosolids: Affordable Moves Toward Sustainable Biosolids Use

Based on an interview with Giovanna Forti Portiolli, Charlotte Water’s Resource Recovery Manager Charlotte Water manages the largest public water and wastewater utility system in the Carolinas, serving more than…

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