WEF InFLOW: Introducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water
The WEF InFLOW program aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in the water workforce.
About inFlow
CareerTech
Partners with community-based organizations to expose scholars in job readiness programs to the variety of rewarding career possibilities in water quality.
Learn about CareerTech TrackSTEMpath
Links scholars in undergraduate/graduate degree STEM programs with career opportunities.
Learn More about the STEMpath TrackSupport InFLOW by becoming a Sponsor or Donor
This scholarship opportunity engages participants in WEF programs and events to:
- Solidify their interest in working in the water sector; and
- Increase probabilities for employment and long-term success working in water.
All Sponsors and Donors will be listed on the website. Thank you for your support!
Thank you to our 2024 Donors:
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Donated in honor of Vicki V. Quiram on the occasion of her retirement.
Program History
InFLOW launched at WEFTEC 2018 and provided travel assistance, hotel accommodations, registration, and additional networking opportunities to 16 students from 3 universities. At WEFTEC 2019, InFLOW expanded to include the Emerging Water Quality Scholars program, which now makes up the current two program tracks: CareerTech and STEMpath. Since 2018, InFLOW has hosted over 200 scholars between the two tracks!
WEF Member Associations (MAs) have expressed interest in a similar program at their local annual conferences. See which MAs have their own InFLOW Programs Here.
Past and Current Participating Schools and Organizations
Jayla Berry STEMpath Scholar 2021
“My favorite part of the InFLOW program was getting to meet people my age and getting exposure to the largest water industries. Coming from a small HBCU Environmental Engineering program, it helped me come decide what I wanted to do upon graduation and meet people who were like me.”
Aimee Bajoie CareerTech Scholar 2020
“After completing the program, they did not just leave us. WEF staff and others, such as the Water Leadership Institute alumni mentor I was matched with, kept in touch with us with follow up questions, job information, scholarship opportunities, and professional mentorship. “
Alma Rocha STEMpath Scholar 2020
“Overall, the InFLOW program inspired me to apply for opportunities outside my comfort zone. InFLOW motivated me, and I now have plans to be a professor one day. I know that I would like to be a part of creating programs that are innovative and serve to diversify the water industry.”
Victoria Wanjohi STEMpath Scholar 2020
“I have been a beneficiary of in joining the water industry as an InFLOW scholar…Such initiatives are crucial as we strive towards a more equitable and sustainable future. ”
Kayson Smith-Bejgrowicz, STEMpath Scholar 2019
These opportunities encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to stand for something that is the most important resource that we have. From planting those seeds in the hearts and minds of elementary students to giving college students the opportunity to network as they are going into the industry, to taking professionals who are already in the work field and giving them an opportunity to know more and be advocates of water helps the effort to make this world a place that can be sustainable once more."
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