Live on 7/23/2025 Engaging Future Water Leaders: Strategies for Career Fair Success and Student Engagement (Webinar) IEPA#22066

Outreach Committee Webinar

SUMMARY:   Connecting students with career opportunities in the water industry, engineering, and public works requires thoughtful preparation and engagement strategies. This webinar will equip industry professionals with actionable techniques to make their presence at career fairs impactful, ensuring that students—whether freshmen or seniors—walk away with a deeper understanding of the diverse career paths available.

Key Topics:
• Pre-Fair Preparation: Essential questions to ask schools to align messaging with student interests.
• Tailored Messaging: How to adjust outreach for freshmen, seniors, and all grade levels to maximize engagement.
• Career Fair Essentials: A checklist of must-have materials, including swag, job descriptions, and video content.
• Employer Engagement: Strategies to secure industry support and encourage employer participation in career fairs.

Who Should Attend:
This session is ideal for water utilities, public works officials, and engineering professionals looking to attract and inspire the next generation of talent.
Join us as we explore best practices to create meaningful student interactions and generate lasting interest in water industry careers!

Presenter: Michael Fontanez, Baxter & Woodman, Greg Derbak, Village of Schaumburg J.J. Jandak, Village of La Grange Park & Jeniece Neville, EEI

Moderator: Laura Morgan, ISAWWA

CHECK-IN & HOURS: Earn up to 1 PDH or Dual Credit Non- Technical hour. After registering with Illinois Section AWWA, attendees will be furnished via email with all materials and links needed to participate in the webinar a date prior to the webinar. Questions? Call 866-521-3595 x3. 

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