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Opportunities in APWA
“What’s in it for me?”
2014 APWA Fall Conference
Ames, IA September 2014
Introductions
Opportunities for the next generation of Public Works Professionals
A year long leadership program geared towards
professionals that are new to the public works field
Worked in the Public Works Field for 7 years or less
Available to make all conference calls and the Kansas City
Leadership Retreat
Able to attend the following year’s APWA Congress with
financial support from your employer
Two day leadership workshop hosted in Kansas City
(November)
Monthly conference calls to discuss particular leadership
issues
Year long class project
Presentation of class project at APWA’s Congress (August)
Top notch mentors
Assess to networking events with APWA Leaders
Monthly case studies to discuss leadership, ethics and
management topics
Opportunities to discuss leadership with senor staff in your
organization
Experience working in a large group setting with lots of
diversity, (public employees, private employees, streets
department, City Administration)
Leaning about individual strengths and how to harness your
strength and the strengths people around you ( how to build
an effective team)
There are strategies to this leadership thing…Life gets
easier if you know what these strategies are
Don’t be afraid of your strengths
Be aware of other people strength (sensitivities)
Understand generational differences, this will improve
communication and your relationships
There is no weakness in caring about what you do. You
don’t have lose that over the years
Find positive people, that still love their job and make them
your mentors
Young Professionals
Jeremy
APWA and My Career
Al
So - Why are you here?
• Boss told you to be!
• Better than a day at the office!
• You heard Terry Cox was buying
all the drinks!
• You were hoping Ames opened
up a Rube’s Steakhouse
Really – Why are you
here?
• To gain knowledge
• Network
• Listen to what others are facing
• Explore opportunities
Our Chapter
• Professional
• Educational
• Inclusive
• Positive
• FUN
National PW Week
APWA
• Networking
• Sharing Solutions/Challenges
• 28,500 + members
The APWA Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership
Excellence in Public Works
What Is the DCS Center?
The APWA DCS Center – A professional development program that offers instruction through a combination of: ◦ online experiences
◦ personal assessment exercises
◦ interaction with mentors
◦ issue-based special projects
◦ Public Works Institutes for Levels 1 and 2
No matter your level of formal education or past work experience, the DCS Center offers “something for everyone” in public works.
Career Paths
3 Main DCS Career Paths
◦ Leadership and Management (available now)
Level 1: Public Works Supervisor
Level 2: Public Works Manager
Level 3: Public Works Executive
Level 4: Public Works Leadership Fellow
◦ Operators and Technical Specialists (future release)
◦ Public Works Professionals (future release)
Public Works Institutes (PWI)
– Supervisory and Management Content
– Targets Current First-line Supervisors and Up
– 11 Core Units
– 18 Nationally-approved Institutes
Iowa Public Employees Leadership Institute
• Graduating from a Nationally-approved PW Institute fulfills the education requirement for the PWS and PWM levels of the DCS Leadership & Management Path.
Agency Accreditation – 89 Accredited Agencies
• Bettendorf, IA
• Davenport, IA
– 20 Agencies Under Contract
– A growing program
– New edition of Management Practices Manual by August 2014
Getting More Involved!
Volunteer opportunities through APWA are a great way to be involved, network, and give back to your profession.
– Technical Committees
– Standing Program Committees and Councils
– Task Forces and External Representation
– Knowledge Team
Certification
Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) - 102
Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) - 246
Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) - 90
– Eligibility Application
– 150 Multiple-Choice Computer-based Exam
– Recertification Process
Graduate Studies
• Norwich University
• University of Nebraska/Omaha
• On-line programs
• Emphasis on Public Works
APWA Inspired Ideas
THANKS!
Amy, Jeremy, Al and Bret
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