WaterWORKS
Blue Economy & STEM Career Exploration Day
Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable
WaterWORKS is a day of exploration and excitement where 400 students from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket will interact with 60+ blue economy and STEM related employers and educators. Interactive displays, fun activities, in-depth one-on-one conversations, and panel Q&A sessions leave students with a greater understanding of the career opportunities waiting for them here at home.
WaterWORKS promotes blue economy businesses by providing a platform to demonstrate their work, share internships and employment opportunities, and advocate for job skills required in their fields. Our exhibitor attendance grows more each year. We’re proud that of past exhibitors surveyed, 95% say they will return to WaterWORKS.
NEW! This year, we are opening a portion of the event to 200 additional attendees including college students of all ages, families of students, younger learners, entrepreneurs, and active job seekers.
How to Participate
Students
Junior and senior high school students from Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Plymouth are invited to attend one of two exhibitor blocks through their schools. Session 1 will take place from 9am to 11am. Session 2 will take place from 11:20am to 1:20pm. WaterWORKS organizers reach out to school guidance counselors, STEM instructors, and administrators to connect with students. School representatives can register on behalf of their students using the form linked here.
Exhibitors
Is your business, organization, or institution helping shape our water-based Blue Economy? If so, we invite you to join us as an exhibitor at WaterWORKS. Engage with hundreds of local high school students from 9am to 1:20pm, followed by general attendees including college students of all ages, families of students, younger learners, entrepreneurs, and active job seekers from 1:45 to 4pm. Coffee and morning refreshments, lunch, and all tables provided. Register using the form below. Table fee of $75 per business. Non-profit organizations may exhibit free of charge.
Everyone is Welcome!
NEW! This year, we are opening a portion of the event to 200 additional attendees including college students of all ages, families of students, younger learners, entrepreneurs, and active job seekers. From 1:45 to 4pm WaterWORKS will be open without charge to anyone. Registration hosted by MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center. Registration is required. Use the link below.
Thank You to our WaterWORKS 2025 Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship funds allow students and non-profit organizations to attend the event free of charge. Invest in our blue economy and future workforce by becoming a WaterWORKS sponsor.
WaterWORKS is organized by Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, Inc in partnership with Cape Cod Regional STEM Network, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Community College, and Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance.
Weather contingency date: March 11, 2025.