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Ep. 3: Steven Hernandez's Journey - How to Level Up in the Water Industry

In this episode of Ready CET Go, we sit down with Steven Hernandez, founder of WaterWisePro (waterwisepro.com) and a 25+ year vet of the water and wastewater industry. We dive deep into his personal story, the real struggles and roadblocks that shaped his path, from a summer hire in 1999, grinding through distribution and production roles, all the way to Water Services Manager. Then he left the water municipal work to build his full-time training business. Through WaterWisePro, Steven helps new and seasoned operators obtain their California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) certs: Water Distribution (D1 to D5), Water Treatment (T1 to T5), and Wastewater. As a top-certified instructor and consultant, he delivers straight-up advice, exam tips, motivation, and field stories through his app, live classes, and Instagram.

Ep 2: Tara Robinson VCWD - From Secretary to Water Resources Manager

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tara Robinson, Water Resources Manager at Valley County Water District (VCWD), who started her career as a secretary and worked her way up to managing a water treatment plant. Tara pulls back the curtain on: * Her incredible journey from administrative role to leadership in water operations * How she earned her T5 Water Treatment Operator certification * The day-to-day realities (and challenges) of operating a T5 treatment plant * Advice for anyone wanting to break into the water industry * Strategies to move up the career ladder – even without a four-year degree * Certifications that actually matter and how to get them fast If you’ve ever thought “I want to work in water, but I don’t know where to start” – this is the roadmap you’ve been waiting for. #WaterIndustry #WaterTreatment #T5Operator #CareerGrowth #WomenInWater #ReadyCETGO

Ep 1: Meet Your Hosts Joey & Brittnie – Our Water Industry Journey

Welcome to the very first episode of Ready, CET, GO! – the podcast that pulls back the curtain on real careers in the water industry. In this kickoff episode, your hosts Joey and Brittnie sit down (with no guests – just the two of us!) to share our own stories: how we accidentally fell into water, the moments we knew this was the career for us, and why we both still love our career choice years later.