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Cultivating Generational Diversity for a More Productive Workforce

Sponsored by APWA's Young Professionals Group Young professionals, using Pecha Kucha idea-sharing (20 slides in 20 seconds), will discuss the challenges and benefits of mixing four generations in the workforce, exploring work ethics, values, leadership styles, communication styles, and attitudes toward work-life balance. You won't just get to sit there – audience members will be pulled into this important and timely conversation. 

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How to Address the Challenging Transportation Funding Shortage in Favor of Your Public Agency

Due to the adverse effect of inflation and reduced gas consumption gas tax revenue, local governments need out-of-the-box thinking to find new sources of transportation funding. Discover how to analyze current and projected shortfalls and learn about innovative ideas for funding and accomplishing projects with less money. 

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Pavement Management for Local Governments – Wisconsin Style

Sponsored by the National Local Technical Assistance Program Association Beginning in 2001, more than 99% of the 1934 local governments in Wisconsin have rated the condition of their pavements every other year. Learn about the reasons for participating in this practice and the benefits realized. 

 

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Taking Flight to the Next Level – Practical Public Works Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Explore how the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, has used UAV technology to create 3D maps of a local landslide, and employed them as part of parks and building maintenance and disaster response and damage assessment. UAVs were integrated into a summer intern program to engage local high school students to expose them to real world public works issues. 

 

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Don’t Be A Silent Service

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has developed a marketing kit to help water utilities improve communication and increase public understanding of the value of water systems and services. The kit includes public service announcements, mailers, newspaper ads, and infographics. Get tips on how to identify local partners and outlets for using the materials. 

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Creating a Culture of Innovation for Your Public Works Agency – With Incredible Results!

Discover how the City of Centennial has created an Office of Innovation solely dedicated to fostering new methodologies and advanced technologies in the pursuit of innovation. Discover how establishing an Office of Innovation may serve your department and community in everything from energy consumption, to telecommunications and technology, to public safety. 

 

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Hitting the Reset Button – The Massive Restructuring of OC Public Works

Desperate for improvement and a revitalized culture, the County of Orange Public Works has accomplished a vital restructuring. Ten core business service areas have been established providing for better communication; work units have been shifted around core business activities; workloads have been balanced and succession opportunities and career ladders established. 

 

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Exploring the Universe of Solid Waste Conversion Technologies

Attend this update of solid waste conversion technologies including mixed waste processing, anaerobic digestion, and gasification. We'll compare technologies, review the status of commercialization and financial feasibility and explore what to consider when evaluating opportunities. 

 

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Liquids Work in Winter – The Proven Technology

Agencies across North American face increasing challenges in winter maintenance. Many agencies have added liquids, brines and blends to their tool box to combat this. Join us as we discuss the past, present and future of liquid use in winter maintenance.

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Confronting Extraordinary Challenges in Winter Maintenance

Throughout history, the public works professional has faced many challenges when it comes to winter maintenance. 

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