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Committee members propose internships and fellowship pipeline to recruit utility operators and engineers
6431355 · October 10, 2025
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Members proposed reviving internships and creating fellowships with local universities and nonprofits to address hiring shortages for skilled utility staff and engineers.
LAREDO — Committee members and staff discussed workforce challenges in the utilities department and proposed internships and fellowship programs with local universities and nonprofits as a recruitment strategy.
Committee member Mr. Blanco, who said he serves on a nonprofit board, described the benefits of structured fellowship programs for recruiting and retaining professionals. “A…
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