WaterWORKS
Blue Economy & STEM Career Exploration Day on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable
WaterWORKS is a day of exploration and excitement where 400 students from the Cape & Islands will interact with 50+ blue economy and STEM related employers and educators.
Interactive displays, fun activities, in-depth one-on-one conversations, and panel Q&A sessions will 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. For the second 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. Get an idea of what WaterWORKS will be like by reading our recap from 2025. Read the recap here.
WaterWORKS is organized by the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, Inc in partnership with Cape Cod Regional STEM Network, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Community College, WHOI Sea Grant, Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, and MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center. Sponsorship funds allow students and non-profit organizations to attend the event free of charge.
Schedule on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (weather date March 10):
- Student Session: 9:00 - 1:00 pm. Snacks & lunch provided free of charge. Registration is required, please visit the Schools section below.
- General Public: 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Registration is recommended, please visit the General Public registration below.
Invest in our blue economy and future workforce by becoming a 2026 WaterWORKS sponsor. Download details here.
Schools, Sign Up Here!
Please visit the link below to register your school. Questions? Contact Grace Simpkins (gsimpkins@whoi.edu) or Katy Acheson (katy@capecodchamber.org )
Exhibitors, Sign Up Here!
Please visit the link below to register as an exhibitor. Contact katy@capecodchamber.org with questions.
General Public, Register Here!
College students, families, and those seeking new opportunities are invited to attend the afternoon session between 1:30-3:30. Please register using the link below - you'll be brought to MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center. Questions? Contact katy@capecodchamber.org.
Volunteers needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help welcome exhibitors unload their cars in the driveway next to the event entrance, and at the end of the day, re-load. Volunteers should be prepared for cold weather, and be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Thank you in advance for signing up!
WaterWORKS 2026 Exhibitors
We're excited to welcome the following exhibitors to WaterWORKS 2026! This list will be updated daily leading up to the event. Check back soon for the full roster plus an exhibitor map.
- Association to Preserve Cape Cod
- Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
- Barnstable Clean Water Coalition
- Barnstable County - AmeriCorps Cape Cod
- Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment/Water Quality Laboratory
- Barnstable Land Trust
- Blue Economy Foundation
- Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
- Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman's Alliance
- Cape Cod Community College - Admissions Office
- Cape Cod Community College - Career Services
- Cape Cod Community College - Center for Community and Professional Education (CCAPE)
- Cape Cod Maritime Museum
- Cape Cod Mosquito Control
- Cape Cod National Seashore
- Cape Cod Regional STEM Network
- Cape Light Compact
- CARE for Cape & Islands
- Center for Coastal Studies
- Environmental Program Cape Cod Community College
- Housing Assistance
- Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- MassHire Cape and Islands Career Center
- New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA)
- Aquaculture Research Corp (ARC Hatchery)
- Resilient Woods Hole
- SCORE Cape Cod & the Islands
- Sea Education Association
- Stonehill College, Graduate & Professional Studies
- Surfrider Foundation
- The Sproul Company
- Town of Oak Bluffs Wastewater Department
- URI STEEP Superfund Research Program and Silent Spring Institute
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Whale & Dolphin Conservation (WDC)
- WHOI Sea Grants
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Presenting Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsor:
Lunch 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 the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, Inc in partnership with Cape Cod Regional STEM Network, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Community College, WHOI Sea Grant, Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, and MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center.
Weather contingency date: March 10, 2026.