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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SYP Resources
The WEF Students and Young Professionals Community (SYPC) develops several regular programs that occur at WEFTEC. These programs drive innovation, enrich the expertise of water professionals, and increase the awareness of the value of water.
WEFTEC on a Dime
Attending WEFTEC as a student can be challenging, both on the financial and educational side. This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions for getting to WEFTEC and all the events as economically as possible.
WEFTEC on a Dime Guide
WEFTEC Justification Guide
Join us at WEFTEC, the largest conference in the world for water quality professionals! Convince your employer of the importance of your attendance to access top-notch education, connect with industry experts, and explore cutting-edge solutions on the exhibition floor.
WEFTEC Attendance Justification Guide
Students and Young Professionals community
Join our community meeting to hear about our annual events and how you can get involved!
Learn MoreWater Palooza
Discover the world of water at Water Palooza, an environmental and water awareness fair for K-9 students in the WEFTEC area. Volunteers showcase water quality and conservation through engaging booths, fostering a love for water in young minds.
Join us on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at a local Chicago elementary school. Inspire students to be water stewards and contact WEF Staff Ama Richardson to volunteer.
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.
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.
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. Top 4 teams in each category are recognized, with around 25 teams from 5 countries competing annually.
Students & Young Professionals Career Fair
At WEFTEC's SYP Career Fair, connect with top water sector companies eager to hire new graduates. Network with 20 leading companies and secure a complimentary professional headshot. Private interview booths are available for on-site interviews. Don't miss this opportunity!
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). Plus, gain insights from the 2023 Student Chapter of the Year, the Alabama Water Environment Association, Azalea Chapter, University of South Alabama.
Student & YP Committee 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!
Students and Young Professionals Reception
Join the celebration for students and young professionals in the water sector! Connect, network, and explore the WEF Students and Young Professionals Community (SYPC) and its programs. Don't miss out!
Hors d’oeuvres and mocktails will be provided. Cash bar available. A karaoke DJ will be spinning the entire evening!
Attendees of any age (21+ and under 21) are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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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