16 Feb 2022 Youth Water Academy Applications Open
Participants build model water filtration system in 2019 OWASA Youth Water Academy.
Students in grade 9 to 12 in Carrboro and Chapel Hill are invited to apply for OWASA’s 2022 Youth Water Academy, which will introduce participants to the fascinating process of protecting, sourcing, treating, and delivering the community’s water and wastewater.
Participants will have the chance to learn from OWASA’s talented team of engineers, operators, distribution crews, scientists, administrative staff and more. They work behind-the-scenes to deliver safe and reliable water and wastewater services to the community – because water is vital to public health, sustainability, and community development!
Twenty (20) LetServe service hours are available for participation in the program.
Dates
March 16, 23, April 6, 13, and 20, 2022
Time
Wednesdays after school from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
400 Jones Ferry Road (most sessions will take place outside)
Grades
9-12
Cost
Free!
Deadline to Apply
February 25, 2022
Guidelines for selecting applicants include:
- Student in grades 9-12 in Carrboro and Chapel Hill
- Demonstrated interest in water/wastewater management and conservation
- Excitement for sharing water education with peers in the community
- Representation from diverse schools and cultures
Applicants must be available for all five sessions. There are only 12 spots available.
Applications closed for the 2022 Youth Water Academy on February 25.
The Details
Week 1 – March 16 – 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Orientation, Water Treatment Plant Tour
Assignment: Team scavenger hunt
Week 2 – March 23 – 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Career Panel
Assignment: Complete team scavenger hunt
Week 3 – April 6 – 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Week 4 – April 13 – 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Be the Board: Planning for a Long-Range Water Supply
Week 5 – April 20 – 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Engineering Challenge: Water Supply and Treatment Game
+ Graduation Ceremony
Applications closed for the 2022 Youth Water Academy on February 25.
For more information, contact OWASA Communications Specialist Blake Hodge via email or (919) 537-4236