Committee members propose internships and fellowship pipeline to recruit utility operators and engineers

Oct 10, 2025

Members proposed reviving internships and creating fellowships with local universities and nonprofits to address hiring shortages for skilled utility staff and engineers.

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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.

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