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How important is water to you?

Did you know about H 2 O? To “grow” a hamburger it takes 4,000 – 18,000 gallons! To “grow” a shirt it takes 700 gallons! Human body is 60% water ! Single load of laundry takes 40 gallons! Your Water Footprint

What’s cool about H 2 0 careers?  Water industry is ever-changing  Ground-breaking technology advancements  Need for new water leaders  Making a difference in the world...EVERYDAY!

Which way do I flow? EVERY career path should begin with training! *Engineering Policy & Planning Organizational Services Science & Environment Communication & Education * Operational Maintenance Trades Pick a career path!

The overflowing benefits  Careers in water are SECURE!  Careers in water have room for GROWTH!  Careers in water have COMPETITIVE salaries, benefits and more!

Dive into a pool of opportunities NOW!  Participate in water related special events (U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize, World Water Monitoring Day, Earth Day etc.)  Suggest a water conservation day at your school (like a Water Spirit Day!)  Shadow different water professionals to find your “flow”  Join or start a water/environmental club at your school  Participate in your school’s science fair (let your project be about water)!

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Recap: Water works for EVERYONE!  Don’t forget about the importance of water  There are many career flows  Bank on the benefits of stability and growth  It’s never too early to make splashes now

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