HAILEY, Idaho, Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize Nate Ward for graduating from the Apprenticeship Program’s Class 2 Wastewater track. His achievement was celebrated during the City of Hailey’s council meeting on August 11, 2025.

Nate’s graduation represents the completion of a rigorous, two-year registered apprenticeship that combines on-the-job learning with related technical instruction, designed to prepare Idaho’s next generation of skilled wastewater operators. The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes the program and supports rural utilities in building a competent, certified workforce.

“Graduates like Nate Ward are the future of Idaho’s utility workforce,” said Gary Sievers, Apprenticeship Coordinator of IRWA. “They keep

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