Career Fair Returns at ACE08 to Connect Water Job Seekers, Employers

DENVER, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Water Works Association will host its fourth annual Career Fair for students, young professionals and job seekers from 1-4 p.m. June 10 during AWWA's Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE08) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

The ACE08 Career Fair is an ideal opportunity for people interested in careers in the water industry to learn more about the water profession and meet with top water and wastewater firms and utilities. As in the past, more than 200 attendees and 30 exhibitors are expected to participate.

Attendees at the ACE08 Career Fair will:

-- Be included in a resume book given to all exhibiting companies prior to the Career Fair.

-- Meet with and learn about more than 30 potential employers. Among the Career Fair exhibitors are Siemens, CDM, Metcalf & Eddy, Carollo, CH2M Hill, HDR and Stantec Consulting.

-- Have the opportunity to post resumes and look at jobs on the employment board.

-- Be entered to win an iPhone, sponsored by CDM.

-- Be invited to the Student, Employer, and Young Professionals Meet & Greet Reception, from 5:30-7 p.m. following the Career Fair.

Job seekers wishing to attend the ACE08 Career Fair should submit their resumes at AWWA's online career center at http://www.awwa.org/careercenter to be included in the resume book. The deadline for submitting resumes is May 1, 2008.

While the career fair is free, students also have an opportunity to purchase a student registration to the conference. Registration gives students full access to ACE -- five days to explore the most pressing water issues, experience cutting-edge water industry technology, and take part in unmatched opportunities to learn more about the water profession -- all for the low price of $55. Students wishing to attend ACE can register online at http://www.awwa.org/ace08.

Attention Employers

There are still a few spots open for employers wishing to participate in the ACE08 Career Fair. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the future of the water profession, as well as listen to a student panel discussion on workforce issues. Employers will also receive a complimentary resume book. Companies interested in exhibiting should contact Jennifer Stone at jstone@awwa.org or 303-347-6235.

About the World's Water Event

ACE08, June 8-12, 2008, is expected to draw more than 12,000 water professionals and 500 exhibitors. It will feature a professional program with approximately 90 sessions and 14 in-depth Sunday Workshops. Topics covered will include infrastructure management and water rates, drought and source water supply, distribution and water quality issues, communicating about water issues, workforce challenges, and legislative and regulatory issues.

For more information on the conference and registration, visit http://www.awwa.org/ace08 or call 1-800-926-7337.

Media Note: Accredited members of the media may attend ACE08 at no
charge. However, they are required to register with AWWA Public Affairs. For
media registration E-mail bdangelo@awwa.org or call Bianca D'Angelo at
303.734.3599.
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Source: American Water Works Association

CONTACT: Kylah Hedding of American Water Works Association,
+1-303-347-6140, khedding@awwa.org

Web Site: http://www.awwa.org/

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