MECC Pre-Conference Workshop

From Classroom to Career: Preparing Environmental Professionals

June 8, 2026

This workshop includes general sessions for all attendees and concurrent breakout tracks focused on Technical Foundations and Professional Development.

Time	Length	General Session (All Attendees)	Track 1: Technical	Track 2: Professional Development
12:30–1:00	60 min	Registration
1:00–1:15	15 min	Welcome and Introduction
1:15–2:00	45 min	Networking 101
2:10–3:00	50 min	Breakout Sessions Choose one track.	Technical 101 Air Quality Materials Management Remediation	Getting Your Foot in the Door Resume and interview tips Job search strategies Behind the Curtain – How Hiring Really Works Public and private sector perspectives Resume screening and interview processes
3:00–3:10	10 min	Break
3:10–4:00	50 min	Breakout Sessions Choose one track.	Technical 101 Wastewater Water Resources Resources for staying up to date	Not-so-Obvious Careers & Career Paths Non-traditional roles and career journeys. Environmental regulator Consulting Industry
4:00–4:30	30 min	Exhibitors, Recruitment Fair & Reception