Opportunities in APWA What s in it for me?

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1 Opportunities in APWA What s in it for me? 2014 APWA Fall Conference Ames, IA September 2014

2 Introductions

3 Opportunities for the next generation of Public Works Professionals

4 A year long leadership program geared towards professionals that are new to the public works field

5 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

6 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)

7 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

8 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

9 Don t be afraid of your strengths Be aware of other people strength (sensitivities)

10 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

12 Amy Foster

13 Young Professionals Jeremy

14 APWA and My Career Al

15 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

16 Really Why are you here? To gain knowledge Network Listen to what others are facing Explore opportunities

17 Our Chapter Professional Educational Inclusive Positive FUN

25 National PW Week

27 APWA Networking Sharing Solutions/Challenges 28,500 + members

28 The APWA Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership Excellence in Public Works

29 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.

30 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)

31 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.

34 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

35 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

36 Certification Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) - 90 Eligibility Application 150 Multiple-Choice Computer-based Exam Recertification Process

37 Graduate Studies Norwich University University of Nebraska/Omaha On-line programs Emphasis on Public Works

38 APWA Inspired Ideas

45 THANKS! Amy, Jeremy, Al and Bret

ITEM TO: FROM: Becky DATE: October 27, Certification

ITEM TO: FROM: Becky DATE: October 27, Certification ITEM 6A TO: FROM: APWAA Board of Directors Scott Grayson, Executive Director Becky Stein, Interim Professional Development Director SUBJECT: Business Plan for Professional Development Education and Certification