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Are you an Employer of Choice?
Published: April 2, 2021
Being an employer of choice means you have a workplace that improves employee engagement, commitment and retention, and increases job satisfaction and productivity. This workplace promotes diversity and supports an […]
Read MoreSpring 2021 Quarterly Newsletter
Published: March 12, 2021
A year after our employees were officially sent to work from home while the world tried to make sense of the oncoming threat of a pandemic, we are pleased that […]
Read MoreOPWD’s Annual Inspiring Women Leaders Conference
Published: February 23, 2021
March 8-9, 2021 marks the 4th Annual Inspiring Women Leaders (IWL) Conference. This two-day virtual event includes keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and engaging networking opportunities hosted by the University of […]
Read MoreRon Trygar Awarded With Master Instructor Designation
Published: February 19, 2021
Our very own Ron Trygar, UF TREEO Water/Wastewater Instructor, was awarded a National Environmental Safety and Health Training Association (NESHTA) Master Instructor designation! “We already knew he was talented but […]
Read MoreGator Nation Giving Day
Published: February 3, 2021
Stand Up & Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is an all-day fundraising event that calls on the University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and families and friends to […]
Read MoreThank You Heyward Florida Inc.!
Published: January 19, 2021
The UF TREEO Center received a very thoughtful donation from Heyward Florida Inc. this week. The lab equipment (shown above) will go a long way toward helping TREEO meet its […]
Read MoreGoodbye 2020!
Published: December 16, 2020
As the last OPWD Insider post of 2020, we thought it fitting to recap all the initiative and progress we managed to accomplish despite the numerous unforeseen barriers that showered […]
Read MoreVeterans Day 2020
Published: November 13, 2020
The Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) recently had three flagpoles installed as part of our TREEO Facility Update. Now we proudly display the National flag, POW flag and […]
Read MoreHalloween 2020!
Published: October 30, 2020
To celebrate Halloween this year, our wellness committee put together a decorating competition and Trunk or Treat open to OPWD friends and family. Yesterday morning, every employee got to walk […]
Read MoreTREEO Instructors Highlight: Charlie Martin & Ron Trygar
Published: October 22, 2020
The University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (UF TREEO) Center values all of its instructors and the experience and knowledge they bring to each class. UF […]
Read MoreIntroducing: The Tater Trots!
Published: September 29, 2020
The GatorCare Fall Walking Challenge has arrived and the Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) has taken on the team name of “Tater Trots.” We jump-started things with an […]
Read MoreCarol Hinton Receives FRWA Special Recognition Award
Published: September 14, 2020
Carol Hinton, University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (UF TREEO) Associate Director, received the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) Special Recognition Award during a small award […]
Read MoreFacility Updates: Part 2
Published: September 2, 2020
As promised, we are back to share the new and improved facility updates for the TREEO Center. Since the first update, we have had a complete overhaul of our conference […]
Read MoreInspiring Women Leaders 2021: Growing Together
Published: August 19, 2020
Behind-the-scenes work for the 2021 Inspiring Women Leaders (IWL) conference is in full swing! To be held virtually March 8-9, 2021, the conference’s theme, Growing Together, represents unity, openness, and […]
Read MoreSummer 2020 NFPT Scholarship Winner
Published: August 4, 2020
The second winner for the NFPT Scholarship was announced July 31st. The Ruby Parker Puckett Scholarship is an opportunity for working foodservice professionals to help further their pursuit of a […]
Read MoreFacility Updates: Part 1
Published: July 21, 2020
UF OPWD staff is slowly trickling in as our back-to-work plan is coming into effect. It’s been wonderful to see everyone’s faces again (6ft apart, of course), and it has […]
Read MoreUF TREEO Ron Trygar as Podcast Guest
Published: July 7, 2020
Ron Trygar, UF TREEO Instructor for Water/Wastewater Programs, was recently a guest on the very first podcast of Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) Magazine. TPO is the only freestanding monthly magazine […]
Read MoreFacility Safety Updates
Published: June 23, 2020
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen and our University starts to re-open, the Office of Professional and Workforce Development is working to ensure our facility meets all CDC requirements for the safety […]
Read MoreTREEO Pond Clean-Up
Published: June 9, 2020
Last week, a few of our employees took the extra job description ‘other duties as assigned’ to a new level. Suited up in chest-high waders and our OPWD hats, Laurie […]
Read MoreHuman Trafficking Prevention Course Launches
Published: May 26, 2020
The mission and purpose of the Community Engagement department in the University of Florida Office of Professional and Workforce Development is to provide opportunities and outreach through education to satisfy […]
Read MoreWelcome to our Learning Cafe!
Published: May 12, 2020
The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development in partnership with Coursera is pleased to offer for a limited time, the COVID19 Access Free Education (CAFE) Program. From […]
Read MoreWellness Update – Quarantine Edition
Published: April 28, 2020
Working from home is a new challenge for many, but employees of the Office of Professional and Workforce Development have taken strides (literally and figuratively) to make quarantine life more bearable. Often […]
Read MoreFlaWARN Launch
Published: April 14, 2020
Florida’s Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (FlaWARN) has a fresh online look and new database! FlaWARN is the formalized system of utilities helping utilities to address mutual aid during emergency situations. […]
Read MoreOur Regularly Scheduled Update – But Remote
Published: March 31, 2020
The Office of Professional and Workforce Development is working diligently to bring our sector of face-to-face content into the online realm. Take a look into the various efforts of our […]
Read MoreCOVID-19
Published: March 17, 2020
In accordance with guidance issued by the State University System, the University of Florida, and in response to the COVID-19 situation, the University of Florida Office of Professional and Workforce […]
Read MoreIWL 2020
Published: March 3, 2020
This week the Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) is preparing for the 3rd Annual Inspiring Women Leaders (IWL) Conference that starts Sunday, March 8 and lasts until Tuesday, […]
Read MoreNFPT Scholarship Winner
Published: February 18, 2020
The first-ever scholarship winner for Spring 2020 was announced in late January. The Ruby Parker Puckett Scholarship is an opportunity for working foodservice professionals to help further their pursuit of a […]
Read MoreCommunity Outreach
Published: February 4, 2020
This week the Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) wanted to highlight two employees for their efforts in implementing approaches that give back to the community. In the front […]
Read More2020 Wellness Update
Published: January 21, 2020
In December we updated a space at our facility where employees can take a relaxation break, work on a puzzle, read a book or just have some quiet time. We […]
Read MoreWelcome to the OPWD Insider!
Published: January 7, 2020
The Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) is excited to embark on an online-blogging journey to educate our audiences in an informative and engaging way. Learn about who we […]
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