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SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (SWE)HOUSTON AREA SECTION
Carla Fair-Wright, MCP, CSQEVice President External Affairs for Society of Women EngineersEnergy Collaborative Workforce Meeting - July 22, 2008
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (SWE)HOUSTON SECTION
A Brief History - Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
SWE Houston — Who We Are
Why SWE Works
SWE – CO
RE BELIEFS
Core beliefs, values and purpose of the organization
IntegrityWe aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities.
RespectWe acknowledge gender, ethnic, cultural and other differences, and strive to respect the added values they bring.
Mutual SupportWe provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks.
Professional ExcellenceWe conduct our activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices.
Core beliefs, values, and purpose of the organization
SWE - G
OALS
Current goals as an organization
SWE willProvide opportunities for women to attain, enhance, and demonstrate
leadership, and professional and technical excellence that results in career aspiration, advancement, achievement, and satisfaction.
Embrace and promote the value and power of diversity in specialties, age, race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, and interests.
Share its acquired knowledge and promote programs that bridge the gaps in recruitment, professional development, and retention of women in engineering
Inspire girls and women from diverse backgrounds and life stages to aspire to engineering for meaningful and rewarding careers.
Current goals as an organization
SWE – REG
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C ( 4 STATES )SWE Region C - Texas
Where we are
SWE – W
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WE ARE
SWE Houston SectionWho we are
• We have over 300 members• Representing over 83 different companies
SWE – W
HERE W
E ARE
Industry %Male %Female Male Female TotalAerospace 90.9% 9.1% 167,055 16,653 183,708
Process 85.6% 14.4% 92,769 15,583 108,352Commercial 89.9% 10.1% 408,397 46,098 454,495Environment
al 77.8% 22.2% 44,943 12,816 57,760IT 83.7% 16.3% 2,012,543 392,663 2,405,206
Maritime 94.9% 5.1% 14,737 791 15,528Nuclear 91.6% 8.4% 13,284 1,222 14,506Process 93.7% 6.3% 35,376 2,372 37,748
2,789,103 488,199 3,277,302
Women Engineers by Industry
SWE Member Statistics
53% have been a professional memberfor more than 10 years
68% attend more than 5 events a year
42% work in the Central (inside 610) area32% live in the Central (inside 610) area26% live in various other areas
$6500.00 4 - $500 Bechtel Scholarships
6 - $500.00 SWE-HA Scholarships1 - $1000.00 FIRST Scholarship1 - $500.00 Special Circumstances Scholarship.
2 - $2600.00 Space Camp Scholarships
ScholarshipsSW
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AT WE D
OEmployed Engineers by Gender
Year Male Female % Female
1983 1,480,824 91,176 5.8%
1994 1,711,122 154,878 8.3%
1995 1,771,544 162,456 8.4%
1996 1,793,400 166,600 8.5%
1997 1,840,544 195,456 9.6%
1998 1,824,228 227,772 11.1%
1999 1,860,414 220,586 10.6% Source: US Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Volumes 1995 through 2000; Table: Employed Civilians, by Occupation, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin. (Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment and Earnings, monthly, January issues.)
SWE – BEN
EFITS: BUSIN
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Professional development for women employees
Recruiting opportunities & resources
Business development with high net worth, well-educated women decision-makers
Retention of women employees by demonstrating commitment to advancing women & celebrating their contributions
Professional rejuvenation: SWE women inspire, lead, help, direct & create positive work environments
Benefits for Business Community
In-person & online worldwide networking
Online access to business & job-hunting resources
Members-only listservs
Experts & mentors in many topics & disciplines e-Classes on many technical and soft skill subjects Student chapters & programs for young women & girls
Speaking opportunities at conferences & events
Benefits for Individual Members SWE – BEN
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SWE – FU
TURE G
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A look Ahead
2008 – What’s Ahead
Events Ahead
Check our website
www.swehouston.org