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USDA Rural Development: Helping to put Americans to work

Posted Wed, 2012/01/18 - 5:35pm by RCAP

Annual report reflects administration's drive to create opportunity in rural regions

WASHINGTON (USDA)- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provided highlights of USDA Rural Development fiscal year (FY) 2011 investments in job-creating businesses, infrastructure and housing for Americans living in rural communities across the nation on Jan. 17. According to estimates, Rural Development investments created or saved about 440,000 jobs last year.

EPA water chief: Upgrading water infrastructure is good for environment, public health and job growth

Posted Thu, 2011/11/03 - 9:30am by RCAP

In a recent blog post, the chief of the EPA's Office of Water said that upgrading water infrastructure is good for the environment and the public's health, but it also is good for economic growth and for jobs.

Read the post for the agency's Greenversations blog by acting Assistant Administrator Nancy Stoner

Reader's Digest ranks water/wastewater operators among 10 jobs Americans can't do without

Posted Wed, 2011/11/02 - 4:38pm by RCAP

In a recent article, the popular Reader's Digest provided a list of the "10 Jobs Americans Can’t Live Without." Many of the profession are in the public-service sector, working for utilities or essential security-related services like the police or fire protection. Number 2 on its list was water/wastewater treatment plant and system operators.

The article said this about the profession:

Number Employed: 108,330

Median Income: $40,770