Trappe to join MD Rural Water two-year apprenticeship for operator licensing

Mar 4, 2026

The Trappe Town Council approved joining MD Rural Water Association's two-year apprenticeship program to train water and wastewater operators; grant funding will cover required coursework and some supplemental services, the council said.

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Trappe officials voted to enroll the town in the Maryland Rural Water Association apprenticeship program that provides two years of on-the-job training to help apprentices obtain water or wastewater operator licensure. Patty Shreves, speaking for MD Rural Water, said the program has grant funding "to pay for all the required course work and some supplemental services." President Newnam moved to enter the program for both water and wastewater; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously.

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