Internships
Water agencies and districts across the nation offer a range of internships and employment opportunities for aspiring water professionals. If you're passionate about shaping the future of the water industry, explore the resources below to get started.

​Here, you'll find links to organizations and agencies within California, Nevada, and Hawaii that currently offer—or have previously offered—opportunities in the water sector. Some opportunities may be open or closed depending on the timing of your visit.

Education
Below are colleges that offer specialized education programs that prepare students for positions in water/wastewater technology, conservation, management and engineering. From water resource managers to treatment plant technicians, the water industry offers a wide range of career options at all education levels.

Scholarships
"Not only were the students able to get their hands dirty [in the Stormwater Quality Leadership™ Program], but they were trained on what stormwater professionals do. They can wear their experience like a badge of honor!"
        - Javier Ayala,
CTE Coordinator, Santa Ana Unified School District

​POSEIDON EDUCATION, LLC
Since 2013, the Poseidon Education team has been facilitating student groups to develop sustainable solutions in the areas of water quality, while connecting students with career path opportunities. ​Our programs train students to collect data, analyze results, develop solutions and present their work with purpose. We partner with local water authorities, engineering organizations and municipalities to fund hands-on real-world programs. Poseidon Education trains and certifies the classroom teacher to lead students in 5th-12th to develop real-world technical skills and discover future career opportunities as water quality leaders. ​