Calling all Texas Rural Water Emerging Leaders By Kelsey Copeland Communications Specialist, Texas Rural Water Association
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n 2017, TRWA launched a professional development and networking program for up-andcoming leaders in the Texas rural water industry. The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) combines remote and in-person training specifically designed to enhance leadership, engagement and advocacy among early- to mid-career water/wastewater utility professionals. We are excited to bring together our third Emerging Leaders class to cultivate energetic and engaged individuals who are invested in the future of rural water! Applications for the 2021-2022 ELP program are now open and will be accepted through April 16, 2021. Program participants will spend nine months earning leadership development credit hours for attending live training sessions and webinars, interacting through an online forum, completing monthly assignments and receiving one-onone coaching from established industry leaders. Participants will also develop and execute an individual local leadership project. Program graduates will be honored at RuralWaterCon 2022. In addition to their professional development, participants also benefit from networking opportunities that enable them to connect with influential leaders in the water and wastewater industry. Emerging Leader Alumni continue to have heightened engagement with the association through multiple channels, such as TRWA conference programming input, Quench article contribution and individual project continuations. The curriculum is specifically designed for the water/wastewater industry and will focus on the areas of: • • • • • • 18
Leadership Management Advocacy and Grassroots Engagement Water Policy and Regulatory Relationships Public Relations, including Community Outreach and Media Relations Fundraising
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Program details and applications can be found at www.trwa.org/ELP. Please contact us if you or someone you know would be a good fit for this program! Call 512-472-8591 or email leadership@ trwa.org for more information or to apply for this exciting program!
