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!
2026 Presenting Sponsor:
2026 Supporting Sponsor:
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.