4/2/25 Next Workforce webinar - turn the tide: solving hawaiʻiʻs wastewater workforce shortage
Join us for an in-depth presentation on strengthening Hawaiʻi’s workforce through WAIʻs Work-4-Water initiative and the EPA Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program. This webinar will build on insights shared by Gabby at the recent Pacific Water Conference, with added focus on workforce-specific challenges and solutions, including:
✅ Hawaiʻi’s Job Market & Sector-Specific Shortages: Addressing critical workforce gaps in water and wastewater management.
✅Expanding Work-Based Learning: Enhancing pathways for wastewater careers through hands-on training and industry collaboration.
✅Customizing Career Pathways: Supporting entry and advancement with tailored workforce solutions.
✅Addressing Geographical Disparities: Leveraging hybrid learning models to increase accessibility and equity.
As we expand these efforts in Hawaiʻi, this session will provide a collaborative space for industry leaders, educators, and workforce professionals to discuss strategies for developing a skilled and resilient water workforce.
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 2nd 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm HST
📍 Location: Virtual - Via Zoom Meeting.
🔗 Register now and be part of the solution!
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER:
Gabby Saba Zimmer is the Director of Workforce Development at Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations (WAI), leading efforts to tackle Hawaiʻi’s wastewater workforce shortage through education, training, and community partnerships. With over a decade of experience in curriculum development and workforce initiatives, she has successfully managed multimillion-dollar grants to expand career pathways in the water sector. A former kumu at Kamehameha Schools, Kapālama, Gabby’s work is grounded in a pedagogy of aloha, empowering the next generation of water stewards. Now spearheading the expansion of WAI’s Work-4-Water program under the EPA Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant, she is committed to sustainable, community-driven solutions that protect clean water, restore watersheds, and build a resilient workforce.
