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The “NextGen” Initiative at Clean Currents

CLEAN CURRENTS 2026

The water power community needs to recruit a wide array of bright, talented minds to build the next generation of workers. Exposing students to opportunities in the water power industry and creating a clear path for them to consider joining the water power workforce is a critical mission.


Here is what is taking place at Clean Currents 2026 to explore, learn, and act on this issue:

Power Your Future Career Expo at Arizona State University

Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Day: Tuesday, September 22
Location: Arizona State University

The Hydropower Foundation is hosting its second Power Your Future Career Expo at Arizona State University (ASU) on Tuesday, September 22nd from 1:30-4:00 PM. The event is being held alongside Clean Currents, providing a great opportunity to connect industry professionals like you with local students interested in energy careers. You can participate in two ways:

1. Career Exploration: Industry professionals represent their career discipline and discuss their career paths. We are looking for representatives from the following disciplines: Administration & HR, Business & Finance, Construction & Skilled Trades, Data Science & Cybersecurity, Engineering & Hydrology, Environmental Science, Legal, Operations & Maintenance, and Project Management.
2. Career Ready: Set up a table for your company where you can discuss open positions and the company itself (less of an emphasis on your career path). This is recommended for companies that have more than a few people who would like to participate.


Please contact: emily@hydrofoundation.org if you would like to participate!


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Need Project

The NEED Project designs and delivers teacher-tested educational materials, evaluation techniques and tools, recognition of student achievement, and professional development for educators. NEED materials and training programs provide comprehensive, objective information about the scientific concepts of energy and the sources of energy – their use and their impact on the environment, the economy and society.

The water power community needs to recruit a wide array of bright, talented minds to build the next generation of workers. Exposing students to opportunities in the water power industry and creating a clear path for them to consider joining the water power workforce is a critical mission. test test

Here is what is taking place at Clean Currents 2026 to explore, learn, and act on this issue:

Power Your Future Career Expo at Arizona State University

Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Day: Tuesday, September 22
Location: Arizona State University

The Hydropower Foundation is hosting its second Power Your Future Career Expo at Arizona State University (ASU) on Tuesday, September 22nd from 1:30-4:00 PM. The event is being held alongside Clean Currents, providing a great opportunity to connect industry professionals like you with local students interested in energy careers. You can participate in two ways:

1. Career Exploration: Industry professionals represent their career discipline and discuss their career paths. We are looking for representatives from the following disciplines: Administration & HR, Business & Finance, Construction & Skilled Trades, Data Science & Cybersecurity, Engineering & Hydrology, Environmental Science, Legal, Operations & Maintenance, and Project Management.
2. Career Ready: Set up a table for your company where you can discuss open positions and the company itself (less of an emphasis on your career path). This is recommended for companies that have more than a few people who would like to participate.

Please contact: emily@hydrofoundation.org if you would like to participate!

need logo 300x165 white background

Need Project

The NEED Project designs and delivers teacher-tested educational materials, evaluation techniques and tools, recognition of student achievement, and professional development for educators. NEED materials and training programs provide comprehensive, objective information about the scientific concepts of energy and the sources of energy – their use and their impact on the environment, the economy and society.