Rodriguez University

Happy Thanksgiving from Rodriguez! ?? As we celebrate this day of gratitude, we want to take a moment to share what we’re especially thankful for this year: ?? Our Incredible Team Every member of our team plays a vital role in the work we do. Each teammate's passion, positivity, and commitment shape what Rodriguez is and is highlighted in the work that we do. We are truly grateful for our team! ?? The Work We Do It’s an honor to make a meaningful impact on our community through our projects. From improving our city’s infrastructure to expanding our workforce through Rodriguez University, we’re proud to contribute to the growth and development of Philadelphia. ?? Our Amazing Clients, Partners, and Vendors Collaboration is key, and we’re deeply thankful for the trust and support of our clients, partners, and vendors. Each of you plays a vital role in helping us achieve remarkable results and make a lasting impact. We’re honored to share a vision with so many incredible organizations and individuals. ?? Our Home, Philadelphia We’re proud to call the vibrant neighborhood of Fishtown in Philadelphia our home. Being part of such a historic and influential city motivates us every day to push boundaries and create a lasting impact. This Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that our collective efforts, relationships, and community make all the difference. Here's to more growth, partnerships, and success together! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Rodriguez! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Philadelphia #CommunityImpact

Yesterday was an incredible day as we celebrated our 5th cohort’s graduation from Rodriguez University! We’re extremely proud of these individuals and cannot wait to see all that they accomplish! Special thanks to everyone who came out to support our students at the graduation and throughout the entire program. Special shout-out to Danilo Burgos for presenting our students with congratulatory certificates on behalf of the Commonwealth! We’re so grateful for all of the support that our program and students have received. The future is looking bright for Philadelphia as our cohort enters the infrastructure workforce! Keep an eye out on our page in the upcoming weeks to see which career paths our students take! #workforcedevelopment #philly #infrastructure

Our team had an incredible time being part of AABE Philadelphia Chapter Youth Career Day at PECO this weekend! We had a great time talking with students about career paths in infrastructure and sharing more about what we do. In addition, it was so great to connect with and learn more about so many incredible organizations in our community. Thank you so much to Nancy Mifflin for inviting us! Learn more about AABE Philadelphia Chapter and their youth programs at https://www.aabe.org/. #workforcedevelopment #careerreadiness #phillyinfrastructure

We had an extra special guest yesterday as we welcomed Councilmember Quetcy Lozada to our classroom! Our team had an amazing time hearing from Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada, representing Philadelphia’s 7th District. Councilwoman Quetcy gave extremely valuable insight to our cohort regarding what City Council is and its overall role within our community along with sharing more about her mission for the 7th District. Thank you so much for joining us, Councilwoman! #philadelphia #workforcedevelopment #civilengineering

Interested in learning more about kickstarting your career in infrastructure? Our team will be at PECO Infrastructure Academy today from 4-8pm to talk about Rodriguez University and how you can get involved in the program! Come stop by, say hi, grab some swag, and learn more about how our program helps carve pathways for Philadelphia residents that interested in infrastructure roles! #philadelphia #event

?? This week at?Rodriguez University, we were honored to host two incredible presentations from the?Philadelphia Department of Streets?and?Philadelphia Water Department. ?? On Tuesday, we had the privilege of hearing from Michelle(May) Brisbon on her first day as Chief of Staff for the Philadelphia Streets Dept. Michelle shared her inspiring journey, starting in the City’s?Library?department, working her way up to an Engineering Aide, earning her degree at night, and ultimately becoming a civil engineer and Chief of Staff to the Streets Commissioner.?Ryan Sibert?followed with an engaging overview of the career tracks available within the City of Philadelphia. Yesterday, Rodriguez U welcomed the Water Department for another impactful session.?Trenay Dantzler, a graduate of RU's Cohort 3, shared her journey from our program to her role as an Engineering Aide at the Utility Plan Review Unit of PWD. She spoke candidly about what it's like working in Center City Philadelphia, facing both the challenges and the rewards of being in a professional office environment. The day ended on a high note with?Gerald, the newly appointed Assistant Director of Program Development at the?Office of Clean and Green Initiatives. Gerald's journey from?Central High School?to?Howard University?and then to Yale University ?was truly inspiring. He shared his story of becoming a Scientist at the Philadelphia Water Department and emphasized the importance of watershed and water management. Thank you to all our guest speakers for sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of leaders in infrastructure and urban development! #RodriguezUniversity #Philadelphia #CareerDevelopment #Infrastructure #UrbanDevelopment

Are you attending AWWA's SE District & WWOAP Fall 2024 Joint Technical Conference today? Stop by our team's panel, "Rebuilding Philadelphia Communities: Integrating Infrastructure Projects and Workforce", at 2:35pm! We will be discussing how infrastructure projects impact our communities by providing real world examples. Additionally, we will be diving into Rodriguez University, our workforce development program! Come learn more about how we can build better communities through infrastructure! #awwa #conference #event #infrastructure #workforcedevelopment

Hands-on learning at Rodriguez University! Our students successfully completed a lab today, building a scale model of a water distribution system using PVC pipes and plastic bottles to simulate water towers. This exercise gave them real-world insights into water pressure, flow control, and the mechanics behind urban infrastructure systems. Awesome teamwork and a fantastic learning experience! ???? #RodriguezUniversity #WaterSystems #STEM #PhillyInfrastructure #HandsOnLearning #Engineering

Thank you so much to Justin DiBerardinis, Executive Director at Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Inc., for coming out to speak to our team and the RU students! Justin gave us an incredibly insighful presentation on TTF, expanding our team’s knowledge on the organization and the important work to be done surrounding watersheds. We love getting to dive into new and exciting topics with other industry professional and had a great time learning more about Justin and TTF! #infrastructure #philly #watershed

?? We’re learning about team building this week! ?? This week, our team leader and mentor, Matthew Sherwood, GISP, showcased his rich experience from his military background and extensive civil engineering career to mentor our students. In this session, Matt delved into the crucial skills of team dynamics and effective communication, essential for thriving in the field of engineering and surveying. Follow us along as we continue to expand on new and exciting topics with our cohort! #philly #workforcedevelopment #infrastructure