GULFPORT, MS – Gulfport High School and the Gaston Point College & Career Readiness Institute are proud to recognize nine seniors from the Waterworks Academy who are preparing to sit for their Class 2 Wastewater Licensure Exam next week.
Anthony, Shadryck, Jairo, Mahaly, Thomas, Luis, Dylan, Pedro, and Rahul have spent the past months completing specialized coursework and hands-on training in wastewater treatment operations through the innovative Waterworks Academy program.
This credential will qualify these students for employment at Class 2 wastewater treatment facilities across the nation, including opportunities with H2O Innovation, the Harrison County Utility Authority (HCUA), and other regional employers along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The Waterworks Academy, sponsored by H2O Innovation and the Harrison County Utility Authority, represents a pioneering partnership between Gulfport High School and the Gaston Point College & Career Readiness Institute. The program is the first of its kind in the nation, designed to equip high school students with industry-recognized credentials and workforce-ready skills before graduation.
This initiative underscores the Gulfport School District’s ongoing commitment to expanding career and technical education opportunities that prepare students for high-demand, sustainable careers in the water and environmental management industries.
For more information, please contact Public Relations, Beth Wilson, 228-897-6031.
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