The Young Professionals Committee (YP) is a new addition to CWEA LABS. Our goals are to introduce younger wastewater professionals and students to CWEA, and provide a place to learn more about careers in the wastewater, water resources, and environmental fields.

OUR MISSION:
The Young Professionals Committee shall develop programs of interest to young professionals in the wastewater industry while also promoting the benefits of being a member of CWEA.

WHO ARE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS?
A Young Professional is any member or prospective member that considers themselves to be relatively new in the wastewater industry. They can be less than 35 years of age, have less than 10 years of experience, or simply be young at heart. Many of today's young professionals include students, project engineers, plant operators, maintenance personnel, technical specialists, and lab analysts.

2008 EVENTS:
- August 16: The Young Professionals is organizing the LABS 2008 Past President’s event at the Hollywood Bowl with picnic and concert; View Flyer
- May 13: Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility Tour and pizza; Photos

We provide quarterly tours and dinners. All ideas and thoughts are welcome.

OFFICERS:
Chair: Amanda Schmidt, RMC Water and Environment, Ph: 310-566-6460
Vice Chair: Megan Patterson, Geosyntec Consultants, Ph: 452-603-5450