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Society of Women Engineers. Eastern Washington Section September 21, 2011. About SWE. Founded in 1950 Non-profit educational and service organization Empowers women to succeed and advance in engineering Focus on training and development, networking, scholarships, outreach, and advocacy. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Society of Women Engineers
Eastern Washington SectionSeptember 21, 2011
About SWE
• Founded in 1950• Non-profit educational and service
organization• Empowers women to succeed and
advance in engineering• Focus on training and development,
networking, scholarships, outreach, and advocacy
About SWE
• Membership open to men and women, engineers and non-engineers
• Professional member dues are $100/year• Membership dues help the local section• Larger number of national members gives
the society more clout in advocacy
Benefits - Collegiate
• Scholarships – more than $500,000 annually
• Career Center – internship and employment opportunities
• Networking with collegiate and professional members - mentoring
• Discounted Kaplan Test Prep• Discounted conversion to professional
membership
Benefits - Professional
• Professional Development• Webinars• Local meetings• Regional/National Conferences• SWE Magazine
• Networking• Like-minded women• Across the region and nation• Similar occupations
Benefits - Professional
• Outreach• Encourage girls to consider engineering• Develop self-esteem
• Leadership Development• Local event planning and coordination• National/Regional Leadership & Recognition• Small region – more opportunities• Transferrable skills
About EWS
• Chartered June 23,1976• 35 Members in the Tri-City area• Section in Region J
EWS – Technical Events
• Technical Tours• Speakers• Webinars
EWS – Leadership Opportunities
• Leadership Coaching• Board/Chair positions• SWE Awards – Regional and National• Tri-Cities Engineer of the Year
EWS – Outreach Events
• Mid-Columbia Science Fair• Expanding Your Horizons• Girl Scout Events
EWS – Networking Opportunities
• “They Way We Are” Event• Holiday Socials• Engineers Week
Get Involved Now - Social
• Halloween Party• October 29th at 5pm• At Alicia’s House• Bring your family and a potluck dish!
Get Involved Now – Professional Development
• Event will be held on November 15th
• Topic is TBD – possibly resume writing/interview skills
Get Involved Now – Leadership
• EWS Fall Business Meeting• Dinner Meeting• November 1st at 6:30pm• Discuss Upcoming SWE Events• Recap of SWE National Conference• Find chances to volunteer and get involved
Get Involved Now – National Conference
More information
• Society of Women Engineers• http://www.swe.org
• Eastern Washington Section• Visit: http://www.eastwashingtonswe.org• E-mail: [email protected]