This latest episode of APWA's Public Works Radio discusses the path to leadership, career development, and the unique experience of being a woman in public works.

Many public works agencies are feeling the pressures of employee retention and a shrinking candidate pool. As public works professionals retire, more often than not there's no one there to take their place.

Succession planning is a priority for APWA's Workforce Development Committee, and the Women in Public Works Network has just launched a year-long education series regarding succession planning and preparing for the future of public works.

As your agency looks to the next 10, 20, or even 30 years, as you identify opportunities for growth, are you making sure everyone has a seat at the table?

Join APWA for a vibrant conversation with two respected public works professionals who just happen to be women. They’ll share how they got here, the challenges of working in a male-dominated field, nontraditional paths to leadership, and what changes when the workforce starts to look a little bit more like the communities it serves.

Featured Guests:

• Roby Whitehouse, Assistant Public Works Director, Yarmouth, MA
• Shannon Williams, PE, Principal Engineer, Keller Associates

Each episode of Public Works Radio dives into a wide range of topics designed to educate and inspire, making public works more visible to everyone—from the general public and elected officials to industry peers and the media.

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