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APWA Connect is the place to network with thousands of public works professionals who are interested in sharing ideas, trends, and solutions with you and your team.

Public Works Specialty Communities provide members with a platform for sharing questions, answers, and real-life experiences. Public Works Specialty Communities are open to all APWA members.

  • Asset Management
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Emergency Management
  • Enginering & Technology
  • Facilities & Grounds
  • Fleet Management
  • Leadership & Management
  • Sustainability
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Transportation InfoNOW
  • Utilities & Public Rights-of-Way
  • Water Resources Management
  • Winter Maintenance
  • Workforce Development

Common Interest Communities provide an opportunity for engagement and information exchange for different APWA demographics. Some Common Interest Communities may have restrictions on joining as noted below. Otherwise, they are open to all APWA members.

  • Accreditation (Restricted to accredited agencies and agencies under contract.)
  • Canadian Government Affairs & Advocates
  • Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) Graduates (Restricted to ELA program graduates.)
  • Small Cites / Rural Communities (SC/RC)
  • US Government Affairs & Advocates
  • Young Professionals

Where Do You Begin?

Start your APWA Connect experience by logging into your APWA Portal with your email and password. Once logged in, you can explore and choose various communities that interest you. Once you’ve identified a group or community you want to join, select the “Join now” option to begin posting.