WaterWORKS was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came, and we hope you all had as great of a time as we did. We can't wait to see you again in 2026!
WaterWORKS 2025 has come and gone. We at the Blue Economy Foundation couldn't be happier with the results. We had 40 exhibitors and over 400 attendees!
Thank you to all of the people who helped us put this together, and everyone who attended. It's only possible because of you guys!
With the open session in the afternoon, people had the chance to come and speak with members of the Blue Economy field!
"I appreciated speaking 1:1 with prospective employers, touring the new Science & Engineering Building, as well as sharing students’ palpable exuberance." - anonymous attendee
The job market is wide open in the Blue Economy, with positions available in anything from marine biology to graphic design to drone operation!
"I was thrilled to land an interview as a direct result of having attended, so thank you!" -anonymous attendee
If you're looking to grow your business, WaterWORKS is a great opportunity to talk to hundreds of prospective employees, who are as eager to work in the field as you are to hire them!
"We enjoyed the afternoon opening up to the public. We are currently hiring for a job and internships, so it was nice to talk to locals about the opportunities." -anonymous exhibitor
Students were given the chance to learn about a typically underrepresented career path, setting them up with jobs they may have never known were available!
"The panels were great. I think students hearing/listening to professionals in the field that are close to their age is powerful." -anonymous chaperone/teacher
With hundreds of student attendees, WaterWORKS serves as a great learning experience, both for school and for their future paths, whether that be college, the trades, or even entrepreneurship. There are plenty of people who can give unique insight into how to get where they want to be!
"I learned about the college education/degrees necessary to become a federal park ranger from the National Park Ranger Service." - anonymous student
We're already so excited for WaterWORKS 2026. We hope to see you all again next year!
