Hello, first time posting. I have been slowly over the last year reading Volume 1&2 Operating of Wastewater Treament Plants. I have gained my OIT license back in November. I have been employed at my current work(retail) for almost 10yrs and will soon be laid off (August 1st). I'm in a time crunch this week on what directon to pursue. I can take severence & unemployment and get into a program or apply back for a similar position within the retail company for possible stability. My desired goal is working in the WW field.

To spare you more details I will just ask plainly. Is the investment into a 1yr cert or 2yr AA program highly worthwhile in obtaining a entry level WWO position? I know of course the more training and schooling the better. I have to find the best way to partially support the family while still working towards an OIT position.

There are many "What Ifs" so I really am just asking how important is the 1yr cert programs and or 2yr AA programs to obtaining work as entry level OIT? Thank you for your time to read through this.