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What started as an informal effort toprovide better technical training for a groupof engineers in one office of MWH has blossomedinto a companywide effort to engageand develop its young professionals. Nearlytwo decades after its initial inception, theYoung Professionals Group (YPG) is a keycomponent of MWH's global efforts torecruit, retain, and engage so-called "Millennials,"who bring specific needs andtalents to the workplace.This article provides specific informationabout how companies can effectivelyengage and retain their young employeesby providing them with the flexibility toinitiate programs that address their differentneeds in the marketplace while alsoallowing them an outlet to improve andengage their communities.This information will be important forhuman resource departments and the youthleadership within the water industry as thesector experiences the anticipated rise inemployment of young professionals and thesimultaneous retirement of Baby Boomersover the next 10-20 years.

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Edition: Vol. 102 - No. 8 Published: 08/01/2010 File Size: 1 file , 1.4 MB