The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to take a disproportionate toll on women in the workforce. According to a recent report from Rapid Research Information Forum, women, compared to men, are […]
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Five Tips For Getting The Most Out of Professional Development
The technological workforce is constantly evolving. To keep pace, today’s technical professionals need to regularly upskill through continuing professional education. “As we enter a future where skills are changing at […]
How to Retain What You Learn After Professional Development Ends
Technical professionals are among the world’s highest-paid workers, earning an average starting salary of $91,010 USD. However, technical professionals who want to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving technological workforce […]
How STEM Organizations Can Help Women Advance During the Pandemic
Science and engineering organizations were in the process of expanding their hiring efforts to include more women. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of female hires […]
Making the Workplace Culture More Welcoming to Women in STEM
If the global engineering industry is going to fill the growing talent shortage for STEM positions, it’s going to need to attract more female professionals. However, many experts say entrenched […]
Want Great Mentors? Be a Good Mentee
Written by Jacquelyn Adams This article originally appeared in IEEE-USA InSight. It is reprinted here with permission from IEEE-USA. Copyright 2019 IEEE In business, lots of people are encouraged to […]
The Secrets to Success When Starting Your Own Business
What could your career look like if you moved in an entrepreneurial direction? Starting your own engineering business has its unique challenges. Gain valuable insight into what it takes to launch your own company, take your networking skills to the next level, and to rise to the next stage of your career trajectory.
The Secrets to Success When Starting Your Own Business Century is a free virtual event presented by serial entrepreneur Jacquelyn Adams, IEEE Senior Member.
Key Takeaways:
- Help elevate your networking skills to the next level by crafting an engaging bio and professional introduction
- Offer tips to build a community of mentors and advisers who can help you establish your brand
- Provide leadership “hacks” that will grow your business
- Live Q&A session
Why You Need a Bio Now
Written by Jacquelyn Adams This article originally appeared in IEEE-USA InSight. It is reprinted here with permission from IEEE-USA. Copyright 2019 IEEE When Girl Scouts called to announce I was […]
Breaking Down Barriers for Women in STEM
Even in 2019, women are still underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Statistics from the National Girls Collaborative Project show that although half of the […]
How Utilizing AI Can Change Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the field of education—particularly continuing education. Learning does not stop following graduation from a formal education program. Many people spend their lives learning new skills […]