Developing Aspiring Professionals

The W2RO Mentor and Leadership Program is geared towards the individuals whose organizations believe are the next generation of leaders and want to invest in their leadership training. This Mentor and Leadership Program provides education, information, and knowledge that is not available in traditional educational settings and will be founded on the strength, knowledge, and experience of individual mentors (senior executives from the waste, recycling, and resource recovery sector) paired with program participants. 

Program Objectives

The purpose of the W2RO Mentor and Leadership Program is:

1. To enhance the development of aspiring professionals in the waste and resource management sector.
2. To highlight the critical issues in the sector through industry expert presentations.
3. Identify emerging industry challenges and opportunities through capstone project.
4. To pair each participant with a senior-level mentor for an 8-month period.
5. To develop a community and network for aspiring professionals within the sector and the association.
6. To expand the knowledge base and skill level of the individual and, thereby, the capacity of the organization.