–Activities Galore for University Students and Newer Industry Workers

YP Workshop

There were a lot of things for young professionals and university students to learn about, see, and do at the conference.

Young Professionals Workshop

This all-day workshop, presented for the first time, was a joint endeavor by FWEA and FSAWWA. It brought together young professionals in water and wastewater to learn from industry leaders and network with peers from across Florida. Representatives from FWPCOA were also in attendance.

It was a crash course, with several speakers, to teach attendees how to make contacts and boost their career potential.

Young Professionals Reception

The reception, which was an evening event, provided an opportunity for young professionals and others to meet, network, learn more about the industry, and have fun!

Student Design Competition

Student Design Competition

The Student Design Competition brings the brightest young minds and their waterrelated designs to the conference, with teams representing several Florida universities. Each team presented its real-world findings to an assigned problem or task in both environmental and wastewater interests. This competition is intended for both undergraduate and graduate students, typically completing a capstone project.

This year, University of Florida was the first-place winner in the wastewater category, and the first-place winner in the environmental category was University of South Florida. The winning teams move on to the national contest at the 2023 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), which is being held in the fall in Chicago.

Resumé Writing Workshop

A resumé writing workshop was held to assist students in preparing an effective resumé for future employment consideration, including objectives, education, experience, professional involvement, awards, and skills.

Student Poster Contest

The poster contest was held Friday afternoon in the rear area of the exhibit hall. Thydaleaph Koeut and David Yin from University of North Florida won first place in the competition.

Resumé Writing Workshop

Student Poster Contest