Plunge Into the Water Sector

At WEFTEC, connect with student and young professionals and join the water community that is working toward a life free of water challenges!

The mission of WEF's Students and Young Professionals Community is to encourage and facilitate student and young professional involvement in WEF and the Member Associations through professional development and leadership opportunities. The SYPC is made up of students, young professionals, academics and water quality professionals. 

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Getting to WEFTEC

WEFTEC Justification Guide

We want you to join us at WEFTEC, the largest conference in the world for water quality professionals!

Your attendance at WEFTEC is a wise investment for your employer that will yield rich dividends as you grow as a leader, develop better contacts, and gain knowledge in specific areas of the water sector.

Our Justification Guide can help make your case for your attendance to access top-notch education, connect with sector experts, and explore cutting-edge solutions in the exhibition. 

WEFTEC Attendance Justification Guide

SYP Activities at WEFTEC

The WEF Students and Young Professionals Community (SYPC) develops several regular programs at WEFTEC. These programs drive innovation, enrich the expertise of water professionals, and increase the awareness of the value of water.

Water Palooza

Discover this environmental and water awareness fair for K-9 students near the WEFTEC host city. Volunteers set up booths depicting all aspects of water quality/conservation and spend the day teaching students about their passion for water.

This year's event will be on Friday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary's Academy in New Orleans.

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Community Service Project

Since 2008, the WEF Community Service Project has helped WEFTEC host cities. with more than 6 rain gardens, 8 bioswales, 2 outdoor classrooms, and 1 stormwater managing walkway, all of which include hundreds of native plantings.

Registration for the Service Project is free and open to all WEFTEC attendees and their guests.

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Jammin' 4 Water

Don't miss Jammin' 4 Water, where water quality professionals showcase their musical talents to support the WEF Community Service Project and WASH charities. Students and young professionals involved in the Service Project get discounted tickets.

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Student Design Competition

Join the WEFTEC Student Design Competition for real-world design experience. Organized by the SDC Planning Committee, this annual event encourages university student teams from WEF Member Associations to showcase their skills in wastewater and environmental design.

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Students & Young Professionals Career Fair

At WEFTEC's SYP Career Fair, connect with top water sector companies eager to hire new graduates. Network with leading companies! Don't miss this opportunity!

Questions? Contact blovett@wef.org

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Annual Student Chapter Meeting

Connect with fellow student chapters, exchange ideas, and discover how WEF can support your professional journey through the Student Activities Community, part of the WEF Students & Young Professionals Community (SYPC). 

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Student & YP Community Meeting

Discover WEF programs for students and young professionals at our annual meeting during WEFTEC. Open to young professionals, students, academics, mentors, and Member Association leaders. Join us!

Code of Conduct

WEF is committed to providing a professional, safe, and welcoming environment during its in-person and virtual events for all water professionals and their guests. WEF expects all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, media, and other participants to uphold our commitment to diversity and inclusion by helping us provide a positive conference environment for everyone.

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