Registration Required Overview Develop professional skills through sessions on networking, conference participation, career planning, mentorship, coaching, and industry career pathways. Audience Students and early-career professionals from industry, consulting, and regulatory organizations Details Description: This course will focus on career development skills, rather than technical skills, and will feature real-world insights from diverse industry leaders on topics such as: how to attend and get the most out of a conference, building foundational career development competencies, how to seek out and achieve success from mentorship and coaching, and will outline different career opportunities within the industry. Each component of the course will include advice from personal experiences compiled from the team of course contributors. Breakout sessions and icebreakers will be included to promote social interaction, networking, and encourage participants to put new skills into action in the moment. Preliminary Agenda: Conference 101 - Turning attendance into opportunity Career Growth by Design - Intentionally building the skills and experiences needed for long-term success Unlocking the Power of Mentorship - How to develop and maximize mentor relationships for career (and personal) growth Senior Perspectives - Sharing lessons and insights to support the next generation of dam safety professionals