SHUKALB Reactivates the Young Water Professionals Group in Albania

SHUKALB Reactivates the Young Water Professionals Group in Albania

The efficient and effective development of the water sector is impossible without a sustained flow of young professionals, who both enter the water sector and continue to develop professionally in the field, thereby adding to the capacity and competency of the water sector in the country.

The fulfillment of the present and future needs of the water sector in Albania requires continuous development of a workforce which is adequate in size, capable in skills, and strong in leadership. Young water professionals (students and professionals in the water sector who are under the age of 35) are the future of the water sector all over the world, and this is especially true in Albania.

On 5 July 2023, SHUKALB organized a meeting with the participation of young professionals working in the water sector in Albania. The aim of the meeting was to introduce participants to SHUKALB, activities done by the YWP Group in previous years, and the planned activities in the framework of YWP group.

The aim of the Albanian YWP Group is to provide information, resources and events that will improve networking and career opportunities for the next generation of water professionals and, in so doing, to enhance the value of their contribution to the sustainable management of water. This mission is further supported by the following key points:

• Encourage young professionals to become actively involved with SHUKALB regionally and nationally;
• Provide an environment where young professionals can meet, get information, and exchange ideas;
• Facilitate opportunities to learn and grow professionally by professional seminars, technical tours, and career development programs;
• Encourage community involvement through volunteering and mentoring.

SHUKALB encourages young professionals active in the water sector to join the YWP Group Albania. For more information and how to join the group please contact to Olta Alla at program@shukalb.al.