Rising TIDE
Training Initiatives to Develop Enterprises
Helping businesses build the skills, tools, and connections to compete for contracting opportunities and position themselves for long-term success.
Take your business readiness to the next level with WSSC Water's
no-cost Rising TIDE Contractor Readiness Accelerator, designed to help businesses build the skills, tools, and capabilities needed to compete for contracting opportunities and successfully perform on contracts.
This intensive, cohort-based program features five hybrid working sessions offering hands-on training, individualized coaching, practical business tools, expert feedback and direct engagement with WSSC Water staff.
Participants gain valuable insights and real-world strategies to strengthen their business operations, improve contract readiness and position themselves for long-term success.
Hear from Our Rising TIDE Graduates
On October 19, 2026, WSSC Water celebrated its inaugural Rising TIDE graduating class. Hear firsthand from two graduates about how the program helped strengthen their business readiness and better position them for future opportunities.
Masai Troutman | Masai Technologies Corporation
Racine Sykes | Yellow House Consulting Group
Build Your Readiness with Rising TIDE
Free Online Training and Resources
Access free, self-paced training videos and practical resources, including a proposal development guide, compliance checklist, guidance on reading solicitations and contract management best practices.
Friday Vendor Training and Consultations
Rising TIDE offers vendor training and consultations every Friday. Businesses may schedule a session to ask questions, receive guidance and connect with practical resources.
Last Modified: October 22, 2026, 4:26 pm EDT