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This 10-month leadership development program equips water utility professionals with skills to transform themselves, their organizations, and their communities.
Transformative Water Leadership Academy
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Applications Are Now Closed
Applications will reopen June 2027.
The Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA) is where the next generation of water utility leaders focus on the foundations of sustainable community leadership: how to integrate social, environmental, and financial concerns into important decisions about water utilities.
We welcome about 50 participants in each cohort, from all over North America, which provides an opportunity to learn from a wide network of individuals.
We are looking for TWLA applicants with the following:
- Mid-Career Level Experience. Three to 10 years of full-time work experience preferred, including at least two years of water-related work (preferably at a water utility or a related field).
- Supervisory and/or Management Experience. Past experience supervising people in your current professional, volunteer, or community work. Your experience may include management of projects, programs, committees, and contractors.
- Commitment to Learning. Availability to attend a majority of program sessions, including two required in-person workshops.
Program Information
Timeline for acceptance:
- Applications open: June 1–July 31
- Application review: August 1–August 15
- Acceptance notification: Early September
2027 Cohort Schedule
Justify the Expense for Your Employer
Tuition
Utility Size |
Tuition Amount |
Very Small and Small: >3,300 |
$375 |
Medium: 3,300-10,000 |
$750 |
Large: 10,001-100,000 |
$1,500 |
Very Large: >100,001 |
$3,000 |
Nonprofit |
$1,500 |
Utility Consultant |
$5,000 |
Interested in Applying?
Contact the TWLA team to learn more and be notified as soon as applications re-open.
