1. Brought to you by the Water Environment Federation and the American Water Works Association

2. How important is water to you?

3. 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

4. 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!

5. 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!

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

7. 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)!

8. Where can I soak up more water information? Visit us at www.workforwater.org

9. 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

10. Tapping into your sources Work for Water, www.workforwater.org Water Environment Federation, www.wef.org American Water Works Association, www.awwa.org Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.org U.S. Geological Survey, www.usgs.gov

11. Questions?