Speakers share their stories of starting their careers in the public works field and how they took different paths to get to where they are today. There is discussion on how to navigate the interview process and what considerations you should have at presenting yourself.

Discussion continues on getting the right people around you to help open doors and guide you along the way. Finally, the discussion ends with identifying growing opportunities that are opening in all public works departments and how to take advantage of those opportunities.

You will learn:

• Keys to a cover letter and resume
• The importance of tenacity
• Training helping career development
• Identifying friends and foes
• The importance of mentors
• Opportunities in the stormwater industry