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Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce

Sponsored by APWA's Diversity Committee Examine APWA chapter outreach programs that focus on the availability of careers in public works. Discover how to develop an agency diversity initiative that seeks…

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New England Winter Storm Stories – Lessons for All

Winters in New England can challenge the operational and financial resources of public works departments. This presentation will share the planning, communications, and response efforts taken by various public works…

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Redesigning Pay Plans to Retain Vehicle Technicians and Shop Personnel During Tough Times

With no pay incrases in over four years, and talented newer technicians feeling trapped at the bottom of the pay scale, Milwaukee implemented a new pay plan for technicians and…

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NPDES: Good Housekeeping

Every public works agency is responsible for facilities and activities that require special measures to prevent pollutant runoff into storm sewer systems and local waterways such as: equipment storage and…

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Celebrating Success! Accreditation: What Has It Done For Us?

One hundred public works agencies in North America have achieved APWA Accreditation. Representatives from several of these agencies will share not only the efforts it took to be successful but…

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How to be FEMA Ready When Disaster Hits

When an emergency occurs, public works professionals are held responsible for decisions made in situations over which they have no control. After the initial emergency response, the long process of…

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Gravel Roads

This program will include all aspects of maintenance, grading, drainage, dust control, etc. Topics Include: The latest in gravel road maintenance techniques How to reduce washboarding How to choose good…

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Stepping Up to the “New Normal”

This program provides an in-depth exploration of positive team dynamics including: Managing Teams in Chaos, Leading in Unexpected Times, Developing a Common Mission, Setting Expectations and Giving the Work Value,…

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Got Potholes? Infrared Asphalt Restoration

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Happy Hour Jam: What is Public Works Going to Look Like in 2030, What about 2050?

What will the future demand be for the types of built infrastructure and public works services needed to serve our communities in the future? What kind of issues do you…

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