New Jersey American Water Seeks Applications for Diverse Supplier Development Program
New Jersey American Water has launched a Diverse Supplier Development Program to enhance its supplier diversity and support minority-owned businesses. The program, which runs from October 2024 to March 2025, aims to equip diverse suppliers with skills to compete for contracts with New Jersey American Water and other companies.
The six-month training covers important topics such as business operations, financial acumen, and growth strategies. It includes both in-person and virtual options, with sessions held monthly. The company is specifically seeking minority-owned, woman-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, disability-owned, or veteran-owned businesses, particularly those with experience in water and wastewater utilities.
Applications for the program close on August 9, 2024. Interested businesses can find more information and apply on the company's Suppliers & Vendors webpage.
New Jersey American Water ha lanciato un Programma di Sviluppo per Fornitori Diversi per migliorare la diversità dei fornitori e supportare le imprese di proprietà delle minoranze. Il programma, che si svolgerà da ottobre 2024 a marzo 2025, mira a fornire ai fornitori diversi le competenze necessarie per competere per i contratti con New Jersey American Water e altre aziende.
Il corso di sei mesi copre argomenti importanti come operazioni aziendali, competenze finanziarie e strategie di crescita. Include sia opzioni in presenza che virtuali, con sessioni mensili. L'azienda è particolarmente interessata a imprese di proprietà di minoranze, donne, LGBTQ+, disabilità o veterani, in particolare quelle con esperienza nel settore delle utilities per acqua e acque reflue.
Le domande per il programma scadranno il 9 agosto 2024. Le aziende interessate possono trovare ulteriori informazioni e candidarsi sulla pagina web Fornitori & Venditori dell'azienda.
New Jersey American Water ha lanzado un Programa de Desarrollo de Proveedores Diversos para mejorar su diversidad de proveedores y apoyar a las empresas de propiedad de minorías. El programa, que se llevará a cabo de octubre de 2024 a marzo de 2025, tiene como objetivo equipar a los proveedores diversos con las habilidades necesarias para competir por contratos con New Jersey American Water y otras empresas.
La capacitación de seis meses cubre temas importantes como operaciones comerciales, conocimientos financieros y estrategias de crecimiento. Incluye opciones tanto presenciales como virtuales, con sesiones mensuales. La empresa está buscando específicamente empresas de propiedad de minorías, mujeres, LGBTQ+, discapacitados o veteranos, especialmente aquellas con experiencia en servicios de agua y aguas residuales.
Las solicitudes para el programa cierran el 9 de agosto de 2024. Las empresas interesadas pueden encontrar más información y postularse en la página web de Proveedores y Vendedores de la empresa.
뉴저지 아메리칸 워터가 다양한 공급업체 개발 프로그램을 시작하여 공급업체 다양성을 높이고 소수 민족 소유 기업을 지원합니다. 이 프로그램은 2024년 10월부터 2025년 3월까지 진행되며, 다양한 공급업체가 뉴저지 아메리칸 워터 및 다른 회사와 계약을 체결하기 위한 기술을 갖출 수 있도록 하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
6개월간의 교육 과정에서는 사업 운영, 재무 지식 및 성장 전략과 같은 중요한 주제를 다룹니다. 매달 세션이 진행되며, 대면 및 온라인 옵션이 모두 포함됩니다. 회사는 특히 소수 민족 소유, 여성 소유, LGBTQ+ 소유, 장애인 소유 또는 재향군인 소유 기업, 특히 수돗물 및 하수도 공공 서비스 경험이 있는 기업을 찾고 있습니다.
프로그램 지원은 2024년 8월 9일에 마감됩니다. 관심 있는 기업은 회사의 공급업체 및 판매자 웹페이지에서 더 많은 정보를 찾고 신청할 수 있습니다.
New Jersey American Water a lancé un Programme de Développement de Fournisseurs Diversifiés pour améliorer sa diversité de fournisseurs et soutenir les entreprises appartenant à des minorités. Le programme, qui s'étendra d'octobre 2024 à mars 2025, vise à fournir aux fournisseurs divers les compétences nécessaires pour concourir à des contrats avec New Jersey American Water et d'autres entreprises.
La formation de six mois couvre des sujets importants tels que les opérations commerciales, l'expertise financière et les stratégies de croissance. Elle comprend des options en personne et virtuelles, avec des sessions tenues chaque mois. L'entreprise recherche spécifiquement des entreprises appartenant à des minorités, à des femmes, LGBTQ+, handicapées ou aux anciens combattants, en particulier celles ayant de l'expérience dans les services d'eau et d'eaux usées.
Les candidatures pour le programme se clôtureront le 9 août 2024. Les entreprises intéressées peuvent trouver plus d'informations et postuler sur la page web Fournisseurs et Vendeurs de l'entreprise.
New Jersey American Water hat ein Programm zur Entwicklung vielfältiger Lieferanten gestartet, um die Diversität der Lieferanten zu verbessern und Unternehmen im Besitz von Minderheiten zu unterstützen. Das Programm, das von Oktober 2024 bis März 2025 läuft, zielt darauf ab, vielfältige Lieferanten mit den Fähigkeiten auszustatten, um Verträge mit New Jersey American Water und anderen Unternehmen zu gewinnen.
Das sechsmonatige Training behandelt wichtige Themen wie Geschäftsabläufe, Finanzkenntnisse und Wachstumsstrategien. Es beinhaltet sowohl persönliche als auch virtuelle Optionen, mit monatlichen Sitzungen. Das Unternehmen sucht speziell nach unternehmerischen Minderheiten, Frauen, LGBTQ+-Personen, Menschen mit Behinderungen oder Veteranen, insbesondere solchen mit Erfahrung im Bereich Wasser- und Abwasserwirtschaft.
Die Bewerbungen für das Programm schließen am 9. August 2024. Interessierte Unternehmen können weitere Informationen finden und sich auf der Seite für Lieferanten und Verkäufer des Unternehmens bewerben.
- Initiative to increase supplier diversity and inclusion
- Potential for new business opportunities for minority-owned companies
- Comprehensive training program covering key business aspects
- Flexibility with both in-person and virtual training options
- None.
“Building strong relationships with a diverse range of suppliers drives innovation, reduces costs, promotes sustainability, and supports our mission to provide reliable water and wastewater services,” said Mark McDonough, President, New Jersey American Water. “We encourage minority businesses of all backgrounds to consider joining us in our mission. By doing so, you’ll not only be contributing to our shared goal of providing high-quality water and wastewater services but also becoming a vital part of our efforts to drive progress and inclusion in the industry.”
Applicants will receive training over six months across New Jersey American Water offices, beginning in October 2024. Training modules will be conducted once a month with both an in-person (preferred) and virtual option, including:
- Module 1: How To Do Business with New Jersey American Water, covering topics including an American Water overview, supply chain management, and cyber security.
- Module 2: Financial Acumen, covering topics including access to capital, project estimating, and succession planning.
- Module 3: American Water Operational Input-Output, covering topics including New Jersey American Water service territory and safety, engineering, water and wastewater, and a Delran Plant Tour.
- Module 4: Growth and Success, covering topics including growth strategies and sales, marketing your business, and a panel discussion of success stories with current American Water suppliers.
- Module 5: Prime Supplier Engagement, covering topics including subcontractor opportunities and a supplier site visit.
- Module 6: American Water Leaders Round Table, covering topics including leadership styles and business management strategies.
New Jersey American Water is actively recruiting minority-owned, woman-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, disability-owned, or veteran-owned business enterprises. The company will prioritize businesses with experience in water and wastewater including underground construction, pipeline replacement and additional areas of utility experience.
For more information about the supplier program and to apply, visit the Suppliers & Vendors page here.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.9 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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Media:
Chelsea Kulp
Senior Manager of Government and External Affairs
New Jersey American Water
chelsea.kulp@amwater.com
Source: New Jersey American Water
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