ACWA REGION 9 EVENT

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Building the Future: Water Workforce Development Solutions
ACWA Region 9 Event
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula

Join us for an engaging program that will address the pressing workforce challenges of the water industry. Tomorrow’s Talent Founder Dr. Dale Marsden will offer a keynote titled, “Innovating the Water Workforce: What if we could build an intergenerational talent pipeline for the next 100 years?” Discover how talent has been cultivated over the past century and envision what the next hundred years will bring. A panel of experts will share insights on igniting student interest in water careers, recruiting skilled candidates, diverse avenues for attracting future employees, and much more. Through interactive roundtable discussions, attendees will also gain practical ideas for building successful workforce development programs and regional collaboration. Lunch and ample networking opportunities will be provided.

Preliminary program agenda available here.

Questions:
Contact Regional Affairs Representative Sarah Hodge at SarahH@acwa.com or (916) 669-2384

Hotel Recommendation:
Springhill Suites by Marriott Temecula Valley Wine Country

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This event is presented by the 2024-’25 ACWA Region 9 Board
Chair: G. Patrick O’Dowd, Salton Sea Authority •  Vice Chair:  Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady, Rancho California Water District
Board Members: Brenda Dennstedt, Western Municipal Water District; Gina Dockstader, Imperial Irrigation District;
James Morales, Jr., East Valley Water District; Paul Ortega, Desert Water Agency; Harvey R. Ryan, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

Learn about sponsorship opportunities here.