Student Water Innovation & Leadership Summit
“The Water Tower Summit was amazing! Students were able to see how water is so much more than just water. The interactive activities were awesome and the career fair provided students with opportunities that they did not know existed.”
- Veronica Cross, Mountain View High School
"I loved how the Water Tower staff brought together students, the Gwinnett County Water Dept, and other professionals in the industry - students got to see first hand how all work together, making innovation possible.”
- Lindsay Davis, North Gwinnett High School
Approximately 150 Georgia high school students from 7 local high schools attended the 2023 Student Water Innovation and Leadership Summit on November 1 at The Water Tower campus to learn how they can “Make a Splash” with a career in the water industry.
The summit is part of The Water Tower’s broader mission to attract, train and place the next generation of water workers in positions to support Georgia water utilities. Currently, there are an estimated 1,200 open water jobs in the Atlanta Metro Area alone. Water utilities across the U.S. are projected to lose up to 50 percent of operations staff in the next five to 10 years.
Students (grades 9-12) engaged with speakers from water-related businesses and organizations and experienced hands-on learning about water career opportunities, including treatment plant operations, water sampling and lab analysis, pipe system design and engineering, stream restoration, wildlife assessment, robotics in water and more. Students will also have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in leadership, communication, strategic thinking, team building, and networking.
Download the 2023 Student Water Innovation & Leadership Summit Program
SAVE THE DATE
We look forward to seeing you for the 2024 Water Innovation & Leadership Student Summit on September 27!
Teachers interested in joining the student summit mailing list to receive updates and registration information may contact kristan@theh2otower.org.
Support the Summit
There are many ways to support the 2024 Student Water Innovation & Leadership Summit:
Sponsor
Generous support from sponsors allows us to provide high quality programming for the students, in addition to transportation, lunch, and materials. Register as a Summit Sponsor.
Career Expo
The Student Summit provides a great opportunity to engage with potential future employees, inspire the next generation to pursue a career in water, and share your story about your journey to water and the excellent work your company does in the industry. Register your company for the Career Expo.
Volunteer
Volunteer your time for this student-focused event. We're seeking volunteers to help with set up, lunch, clean up, running the help desk, and more. Register to volunteer via Volunteer Gwinnett.
Special Thanks To Our 2023 Summit Sponsors
Water Hero
Water Leader
Water Mentor
TWT Sustaining and Transformative Partners
