New Jersey American Water Launches 2026 Flow Forward Summer Camp Program to Help Camden Teens Explore Water Industry Careers

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Students from Free All Minds and Women of the Dream will participate in hands-on career exploration, workforce readiness and mentorship July 14-16 in Camden CAMDEN, N.J., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water today announced the launch of the 2026 Flow Forward Summer Camp Program in Camden, offering high school students from Free All Minds and Women of the Dream a three-day workforce development experience featuring hands-on learning, mentorship, resume and interview preparation, and networking with water industry professionals. The program will be hosted July 14-16 at American Water's headquarters on the Camden Waterfront and New Jersey American Water's Delaware River Regional Water Treatment Plant in Delran. With American Water headquartered in Camden, Flow Forward reflects the company's continued commitment to investing in local youth, expanding career awareness and strengthening connections with the community it calls home. Flow Forward is American Water's summer career exploration program designed to help high school sophomores, juniors and seniors learn more about the water and wastewater industry, gain practical experience and connect with employees who can share insights into career pathways across the company. Through the Camden program, students will explore how safe, reliable water service is delivered, learn about the role New Jersey American Water plays in communities across the state, and see how careers in operations, engineering, water quality, customer service, government affairs, finance and communications can support public health and local communities. During the camp, students will participate in sessions focused on communication skills, resume building, transferable skills, mock interview preparation and networking. They also will take part in breakout discussions with employees from across the business, tour the Delaware River Regional Water Treatment Plant, hear employee career stories and work in teams on final project presentations. Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen will join New Jersey American Water President Mark McDonough on the first day of the program to welcome students and underscore the importance of early career exposure, mentorship and community partnership. "We are proud to welcome students from Free All Minds and Women of the Dream to Flow Forward here in Camden," said Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen. ...

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