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!"#$%$&'('")*+,$)$-./+,0112111 !" LSSE Rabell Senate Est. 1985 LSSE Headquarters: 846 4th Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Branch Offices: Albion (Erie County), Greensburg (Westmoreland County), Center (Beaver County), Clarion (Clarion County), Harmar (Allegheny County), Kittanning (Armstrong County), Washington (Washington County), White Oak (Allegheny County), PA and Dublin (Franklin County), OH info@lsse.com | 412-264-4400 | www.lsse.com Professional Services ■ Authority □ Wastewater/Water □ Utilities □ Stormwater / MS4 □ Surveying □ Grants Procurement and Administration □ Green Infrastructure □ GIS / Mapping / Asset Management □ Planning □ Other Services □ Landscape Architecture □ Parks and Recreation □ Roadway and Pavement □ Site Design CTWA Water Treatment Plant Center Township Water Authority In addition to possible internship or mentorship programs shared in this issue, below are other ideas and programs to recruit potential future authority personnel. • Army Career Skills Program – Consider hiring active Army personnel as interns to work as an intern leading to full time employment through the Army Career Skills Program ( See article by David Busch, Keystone Alliance Consulting: Authority Hiring Options, The Authority, April 2022, found on PMAA’s website at www. artcomsys.com/PMAA/Authority_ April_2022/34/ ). • Field Trips – Collaborate with local school districts to host tours of your facilities, showcasing career opportunities first- hand. Additionally, invite legislators to foster community support and advocacy for your programs. • School Co-Ops (Cooperative Education) – Partner with local schools offering co- ops to provide students with real-world experience and practical skills, creating a pipeline of future qualified personnel. • Vo-Tech Programs – Engage with local high schools and postsecondary institutions that offer vocational and technical education. Provide opportunities or internship programs at your authority for students with industry-relevant skills. • Trade Schools – Partner with technical colleges that specialize in skilled trades and technical careers. Provide opportunities or internship programs at your authority for students with industry-relevant skills. S