National Public Works Week (NPWW) celebrates the tens of thousands of men and women in North America who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works. Instituted as a public education campaign, by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, NPWW calls attention to the importance of public works in community life.

This year, Kitsap County celebrates NPWW by offering three exciting opportunities for student participation in the celebration. Click on the links below for registration and information.

High School Career Discovery Day
Monday, May 20, 2013 for grades 11 & 12 (Limited to 18 students)
Sign up now to take advantage of a unique opportunity to explore a career in Public Works. You’ll spend the day learning about career paths available in Public Works. You'll also learn about the County's summer employment program. Visit your high school’s career center today to sign up. Click here for a printable poster.

"I really enjoyed going on the Public Works field trip. I learned a lot about road maintenance from Steve. I got to go see different road repair sites throughout central Kitsap County. I was shown a variety of vehicles, each with its own unique purpose. I observed Public Works employees destroying parts of an old road and watched as asphalt was poured in to fill it again. I also found out that Public Works is a great job opportunity if you’re going to college. If I had the chance I would definitely do it again."
      - Marcos Ivan Sagrero

Elementary Student Tour Day
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 for grades 3–6
In a fun and interactive day of learning, students rotate through five stations highlighting a different activity in Public Works. Tour takes place at the Public Works Annex off Highway 3 across from the Bremerton National Airport. Click here for a participation form.

“Strong tie to Community EALRs for third grade social studies and fourth grade science EALRs - water, wastewater, and ecology”
     - 3rd/4th grade teacher

“This was super informative and fun. I am so grateful that you all took your time to share your work with the kids. Afterwards one of my students said, “Everyone there liked kids!”
      - 4th grade teacher

Paint a snow plow blade!
Open to any classroom in unincorporated Kitsap County
Have you ever wanted to see your class artwork on a 12-foot by 3-foot canvas? Kitsap County is seeking artistic snow plow blade designs from any level classrooms in the unincorporated areas of Kitsap County. If your design is selected Public Works provides the plow blade, paints, and brushes for your class to paint the plow blades. Click here for an entry form.

Learn more about Public Works and National Public Works Week by following these links:

• National Public Works Week website (APWA)

• See pictures from previous events here.

• View "What is Public Works," an informative video about the everyday heroes of Public Works here.

• View "I Am Public Works," a great video that shows some of the different careers available in Public Works, here.

Kitsap County Public Works
Kitsap 1
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
Kitsap1@co.kitsap.wa.us