💧 Business Plans for Small Water Utilities – May 21, 2024 (NH)
2024-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Online
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Small water utilities awarded with grants and loans from the NH Department and Environmental Services (NHDES) are required to complete a Business Plan for Small Water Utilities, before funding is dispersed. This training was designed to help small utilities to understand the purpose and review the format of the Business Plan. Small systems such as Manufactured Home Communities, local Water Association, and Small Water Districts will benefit from this training for multiple reasons: Very often they have significant accumulated debt, poor economy of scale and a low-income customer base. RCAP Solutions in collaboration with the NHDES is offering FREE 2 HOUR TRAINING to help these systems and participants to manage their water system while improving financial sustainability. This workshop is made possible through funding through the USDA Rural Development and the Department of Health and Human Services. This training is approved by NHDES for 2 TCHs for water operators.

💧 Business Plans for Small Water Utilities – May 23, 2024 (NH)
2024-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Online

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Plan de Respuesta a Emergencias (PR)
2024-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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La preparación y el conocimiento son la clave para lograr el cumplimiento con los requisitos de la reglamentación, así como para enfrentar eventos producidos por la naturaleza o por el hombre que afectan a los Acueductos Comunitarios Rurales y a nuestra Isla. El taller le ofrecerá al participante información sobre los conceptos básicos que debe incluir un Plan de Respuesta a Emergencias.

🏠 June 2024 First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2024-06-06 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-13 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-20 17:30 - 20:30 | RCAP Solutions, 191 May Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
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In this MassHousing approved, HUD and CHAPA certified workshop, attendees will learn about programs available to assist income-eligible first-time homebuyers; understand the steps in the homebuying process; meet with professionals who will discuss what to look for in a homebuying team; and receive the necessary certification required by many first-time homebuyer programs.

Please note, this is a three-day hybrid workshop running from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on June 6, 13, & 20. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on June 6 & 13 at our office on 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The third session will be held virtually on June 20 through Adobe Connect. Instructions on how to join the virtual session will be shared with attendees during the second in-person session.

Tickets are first come, first served. Limited seats are available. Join our mailing list and receive upcoming training notices by clicking here.

🏠 Cornerstone Bank/RCAP Solutions Event: Free In-Person Homebuyer Workshop (06/12/2024)
2024-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01610, United States
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June is National Homeownership Month and while school may be out, there are still plenty of opportunities to learn!

RCAP Solutions is proud to be partnering with Cornerstone Bank to host a FREE Homebuyer Workshop on Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. We will be discussing topics such as the search for a house, financing, and the closing process.

This event will take place in-person at Clark University in the Grace Conference Room located on 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610. First-time homebuyers will receive a $1,000 closing cost coupon.*

Parking Directions: English | Spanish

*Only valid on first time homebuyer applications approved and closed with Cornerstone Bank. Other fees may apply. Validated coupon must be received no later than ten (10) days prior to closing or the offer is null and void. Valid only for residential owner-occupied mortgage applications received by Cornerstone Bank. At least one applicant must be considered a first-time homebuyer. Valid for attendees of the Cornerstone Bank Homebuyer Workshop on June 12, 2024. Valid for applications dated on or after June 12, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Speak with a Mortgage Loan Officer for details. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one (1) coupon per mortgage application allowed.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Interpretación de Resultados de Laboratorio – 06/26/2024 (PR)
2024-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Tu comunidad, ¿realiza los muestreos del agua que tomas? ¿Conoces los resultados de esos muestreos? ¿Sabes interpretar esos resultados? Es importante conocer la calidad del agua que tomamos diariamente. Para eso, es necesario realizar los muestreos requeridos por la Ley de Agua Potable Segura (SDWA), pero más importante, saber interpretar esos resultados. Este adiestramiento te ayudara a conocer los contaminantes regulados por la ley y como interpretar los resultados y las demás partes de la hoja de resultados de muestreo de esos contaminantes. ¡Así sabrás la calidad del agua que estas tomando!

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Descripción General de los Sistemas Comunitarios de Manejo de Aguas Usadas, y Fuentes Potenciales de Asistencia Financiera (PR)
2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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El objetivo de este adiestramiento es repasar de forma general los diferentes sistemas de manejo y/o tratamiento de aguas usadas que podemos encontrar en Puerto Rico. Se incluye el razonamiento para seleccionar el proceso adecuado, los sistemas descentralizados y los sistemas centralizados. En cada uno de estos grupos se ofrecerá información general de los sistemas de tratamiento y sus características principales. En adición, se incluye un vistazo a las áreas que debe trabajar una comunidad para solicitar asistencia financiera. Se ofrecerá información sobre fuentes potenciales para asistencia financiera para organizaciones e individuos. Este adiestramiento se ofrecerá en español.

💧 Taller en Línea: Calidad de Agua y Sistemas de Distribución – Una Operación Eficiente (PR)
2024-07-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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La operación adecuada de un sistema de agua potable marcará la diferencia en la calidad de agua que le sirven a sus comunidades y en el tiempo de vida de los componentes de su sistema. También podremos prevenir un mal manejo y/o violaciones a la reglamentación de agua potable siempre y cuando prevengamos algunos escenarios importantes que se discutirán durante este taller. Cubriremos diferentes tópicos que le ayudaran a mejorar la calidad de agua y la operación de su sistema. Entre ellos: protección de fuentes de agua, sistemas de distribución, calidad de agua, conexiones cruzadas, limpieza, desinfección y mantenimiento de su tanque de distribución, desinfección adecuada y certificaciones de la NSF para componentes y químicos del sistema de distribución.

🏠 July 2024 Virtual Financial Capability Workshop
2024-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
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Need help managing your finances? Interested in developing a sustainable spending plan? At this virtual workshop you will learn about managing personal finances and be empowered to make better decisions in order to achieve financial stability for yourself & your family!

🏠 July 2024 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2024-07-23 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
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Congratulations, you bought a house! Now what? By attending RCAP Solutions’ HomeSafe Post-Purchase workshop you will sharpen your knowledge and become equipped with the necessary skills to maintain your home and finances.

Please note, this is a two-day virtual workshop running from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on July 23 & 30. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive credit.

NOTE: This HomeSafe Post-Purchase workshop is designed to educate CURRENT homeowners. Those who do not yet own a home (but would like to) should take our First-Time Homebuyer workshop.

After registering, you will receive confirmation e-mail that you have signed up and we will provide additional instructions and a link to join the virtual workshop.

💧 Seminario Web en Vivo: Planificación para la Mitigación de Riesgos para Servicios Públicos
2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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El 23 de octubre de 2018 se firmó la Ley de Infraestructura Hídrica de Estados Unidos (AWIA por sus siglas en inglés). Esta ley decreta que los sistemas hídricos comunitarios pequeños que prestan servicio a más de 3,300 personas, pero menos de 50,000 mantengan actualizados sus evaluaciones de riesgos y resiliencia y planes de respuesta a emergencias. Este webinario cubrirá estas dos herramientas además de unas mejoras practicas para realizarlo con su equipo.

Esquema:

Introducción a los términos relevantes
La evaluación de riesgos
El plan de respuesta a emergencias
Requisitos de AWIA

Nuestra presentadora será Tricia Kent, Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC).

🏠 Upcoming In-Person Presentation: Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) Overview
2024-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Northborough Senior Center, 119 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA, 01532, United States
RCAP Solutions, in partnership with the Northborough Senior Center, will be hosting an in-person presentation about our Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) on Tuesday, August 6 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Senior Center (119 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532)! RCAP Solutions staff will Zoom-into the Northborough Senior Center to talk about this program and to answer your questions.

🚨 Call to Register: (508) 393-5035 🚨

Attendees will get an overview of the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) and how it can help you or a loved one live comfortably and independently at home.

In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and make valuable connections with the RCAP Solutions staff!

HMLP is a state-funded lending program that provides no-interest loans to homeowners to fund necessary changes to keep themselves or a family member with a disability or mobility impairment living comfortably in their own home.

The program has generous income guidelines and allows for accessibility renovations based on the household member’s medical need. This program can benefit anyone in the house who has a disability or mobility impairment; the homeowner themself, their child, or an elderly family member.

🏠 August 2024 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2024-08-06 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-13 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-20 17:30 - 20:30 | RCAP Solutions, 191 May Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
REGISTER HERE

In this MassHousing approved, HUD and CHAPA certified workshop, attendees will learn about programs available to assist income-eligible first-time homebuyers; understand the steps in the homebuying process; meet with professionals who will discuss what to look for in a homebuying team; and receive the necessary certification required by many first-time homebuyer programs.

Please note, this is a three-day hybrid workshop running from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on August 6, 13, & 20. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on August 6 & 13 at our office on 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The third session will be held virtually on August 20 through Adobe Connect. Instructions on how to join the virtual session will be shared with attendees during the second in-person session.

Tickets are first come, first served. Limited seats are available. Join our mailing list and receive upcoming training notices by clicking here.

💧 In-Person Training: Lead Learning Lab Workshop (NY)
2024-08-14 08:30 - 13:45 | Tompkins County Whole Health, 55 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
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At this IN-PERSON, hands-on course, participants will:

Review regulatory requirements and guidance to complete the required Lead Service Line Inventory
Gain experience recognizing lead, copper and galvanized service lines in the field
Practice 5th liter lead sampling techniques and troubleshooting calculations
Develop and use talking points to discuss lead with customers

This workshop is pending approval by NYSDOH for 4.25 contact hours for water operators. THIS WORKSHOP IS IN-PERSON!

💧 Sustainable Management of Water Utilities Training (NJ)
2024-08-15 12:45 - 15:00 | Online
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This training for managers, clerks, elected officials, engineers, and operators aims to cultivate an understanding in utility management, operation, regulatory requirements, and sustainable practices to make a successful utility. Learn from workshop leaders about how to address the challenges of today while planning for the future to improve utility success over time and bring real benefits to your community.

💧 Seminario Web en Vivo: Seguridad de Agua y Aguas Residuals
2024-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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Este curso de “Seguridad de Agua y Aguas Residuales” proporciona una guía integral sobre las mejores prácticas de seguridad en plantas de tratamiento, abordando riesgos físicos, químicos y biológicos, y destacando la importancia de la capacitación continua y la gestión de la seguridad y salud. Se cubren temas esenciales como la entrada a espacios confinados, seguridad en la excavación, manejo de materiales y protección personal para asegurar un entorno de trabajo seguro.

Nuestra presentadora será Oliver De La Garza, Senior Environmental Management Consultant, Communities Unlimited.

💧 Asset Management for Small Water & Sewer Systems (NY)
2024-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
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This Asset Management workshop is designed to introduce board members and waste/water operators to the topic of asset management planning and how it can help small utilities make the most of limited resources. Asset management is a planning process to enable utilities to get the most value from assets such as pumps, tanks, treatment equipment and more, while budgeting financial resources to repair and replace assets when needed. In this workshop, participants are introduced to Asset Management using the EPA STEP Guide, a 5-step process for the development of an asset management plan: inventory, prioritize, develop, implement, and revise. Examples and worksheets for inventories, prioritizing, and budgeting are introduced for participants to use in their own communities.

💧 Small Water Utility Succession Planning (NY)
2024-08-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
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The water and wastewater industries are facing a shortage of operators as experienced veterans are retiring after decades of service. Are you having trouble finding replacements? In this training for both operators and board members, learn about how to how to attract, support, and keep talented staff who are equipped for the technical and practical challenges of the modern water industry.

This one-of-a-kind workshop for small water and wastewater system operators and board members involves an hour and a half online interactive class.

💧 Enhancing Board Members' Financial Understanding and Decision-Making (PA)
2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
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This training program is designed to empower board members with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively oversee the financial operations of their systems. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of their roles and responsibilities, with a focus on financial management. Through detailed explanations of common financial reports and guided practice in critical thinking, board members will learn to make informed and responsible decisions.

This training is essential for board members seeking to enhance their financial literacy and contribute more effectively to the governance of their organization.

🏠 September 2024 Virtual Financial Capability Workshop
2024-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Online

🏠 September 2024 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2024-09-18 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
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Congratulations, you bought a house! Now what? By attending RCAP Solutions’ HomeSafe Post-Purchase workshop you will sharpen your knowledge and become equipped with the necessary skills to maintain your home and finances.

Please note, this is a two-day virtual workshop running from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on September 18 & 25. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive credit.

NOTE: This HomeSafe Post-Purchase workshop is designed to educate CURRENT homeowners. Those who do not yet own a home (but would like to) should take our First-Time Homebuyer workshop.

After registering, you will receive confirmation e-mail that you have signed up and we will provide additional instructions and a link to join the virtual workshop.

💧 Two-Day Activated Sludge Workshop (Greensburg, PA)
2024-10-01 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Westmoreland Conservation District, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
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This was developed as a preparatory course for the activated sludge certification exam as well as a refresher for certified wastewater operators. Operators will be engaged in active classroom discussion as well as small group exercises. Operators will be provided, in advance of the training dates, with vocabulary and other training material. Successful students will familiarize themselves with this material before the classroom training.

The agenda includes the following; interactive instruction and handouts explaining the activated sludge process, exam taking skills and practice, math drills, general knowledge review, concept reinforcement, confidence building, homework, and a supportive learning environment.

This is a two-part instructional training taking place on Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (check-in begins at 8:00 AM on both days) at Westmoreland Conservation District, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.

All attendees should bring a calculator, notebook, and pen or pencil. Lunch will not be served but may be ordered in by individuals or groups.

🏠 Cornerstone Bank/RCAP Solutions Event: Free In-Person Homebuyer Workshop (10/09/2024)
2024-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01610, United States
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Looking to buy a house? 🏠

RCAP Solutions is proud to be partnering with Cornerstone Bank to host a FREE Homebuyer Workshop on Wednesday, October 9 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. We will be discussing topics such as the search for a house, financing, and the closing process.

This event will take place in-person at Clark University in the Grace Conference Room located on 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610. First-time homebuyers will receive a $1,000 closing cost coupon.*

Parking Directions: English | Spanish

*Only valid on first time homebuyer applications approved and closed with Cornerstone Bank. Other fees may apply. Validated coupon must be received no later than ten (10) days prior to closing or the offer is null and void. Valid only for residential owner-occupied mortgage applications received by Cornerstone Bank. At least one applicant must be considered a first-time homebuyer. Valid for attendees of the Cornerstone Bank Homebuyer Workshop on October 9, 2024. Valid for applications dated on or after October 9, 2024, through May 31, 2025. Speak with a Mortgage Loan Officer for details. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one (1) coupon per mortgage application allowed.
