From Training to On-Site Solutions: New Consulting Services Support Florida’s Utilities

The University of Florida’s TREEO Center is expanding its offerings to include expert-led consulting services, providing direct technical support to […]

Water treatment plant at sunset

Lasting Impact: A Journey of Growth in Water Operations

For Karen Lewis, a career in water operations was not a straight path but a rewarding journey filled with opportunity, […]

Marta Keilhauer, Phillip Hniat, Robb Wolf and Andrew Campbell standing in front of a backflow device.

Former Backflow Student Returns to Gainesville for World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships

Philip Hniat, hailing from Tasmania, Australia, attended a Backflow Tester course at the University of Florida TREEO Center back in […]

UF Rinker School Students Participate in Inaugural Asbestos Lab Experience

Undergraduate students from the University of Florida Rinker School of Construction Management recently had the opportunity to participate in UF […]

Ensuring Compliance in Florida: Asbestos Worker Training Requirements for Utilities

As a risk or safety manager at a Florida utility, understanding and complying with asbestos regulations is essential to protecting […]

Protecting Water Sources: How Regulations, Education, and Operators Safeguard Public Health

I wanted to share a fascinating and eye-opening article I recently came across, detailing pollution concerns affecting the City of […]

Bob Knight: A Legacy of Protecting Florida’s Waters

  For over 40 years, Dr. Robert L. Knight has been a tireless advocate for the protection of Florida’s iconic […]

University of Florida TREEO Center Unveils State-of-the-Art Asbestos Training Room

The University of Florida TREEO Center is proud to introduce its brand-new asbestos training room, a cutting-edge facility designed to elevate asbestos abatement training to new heights. Replacing a structure that had served students since the early 1980s, this 16×20-foot training space represents a significant leap forward in both functionality and design.

UF TREEO Awarded $75,000 Federal Grant to Develop English and Spanish Training Materials for Ladder and Stairway Safety

The University of Florida’s Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (UF TREEO) Center is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $75,000 Training & Education Materials Development grant from the U.S. Department of Labor through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. This funding will support the development of comprehensive Ladder and Stairway Safety training materials aimed at enhancing safety for workers in construction and general industries.

University of Florida’s Office of Professional Workforce Development Now Accepting GI Bill® Benefits for Select Courses

The University of Florida’s Office of Professional Workforce Development (UF OPWD) is proud to announce that eligible individuals can now utilize their GI Bill® Benefits for select professional development programs. This initiative marks an exciting opportunity for veterans and their families to gain valuable skills and training through UF OPWD’s diverse range of courses.