The VWEA and VA AWWA Young Professionals and Student Activities Committees have come together to organize the Young Professionals (YP) Workshop at the 2010 Virginia WaterJAM Conference. This year the theme is focused on young professionals and finding answers to some of the questions YPs typically have when working in the water and wastewater industry.
If you are interested in knowing how the wheels spin in the water and wastewater industry or want to know how a project progresses from conception to proposal stage within a utility you should plan to attend the workshop. During the workshop Scott Dewhirst, City of Newport News will provide an insight into City of Newport News project development.
For every young engineer, getting a PE license is the important goal. But is that all? Join John McGettigan, AECOM to learn about what other accreditations options are available to get you rolling to your next milestone.
It is very important to get involved and give back to the community. There are an overwhelming number of opportunities with state, national, and international level organizations. Charles Bott, HRSD will provide information on some opportunities and share his experiences. Engineers Without Borders and Water for People representatives will help YPs learn about the volunteering opportunities with their organizations.
So mark your calendars to attend the YP Workshop on Wednesday, September 22nd 2010 from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. Supervisors please consider involving your YPs in this fantastic learning opportunity. Participants must register for the VA WaterJAM conference for at least one day to attend. Other YP events have been organized to cater to YP interests and development.
For more information look for the flyer that will follow in the next few months, or contact Sonali Ambre at ambresa@cdm.com.
