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“Girls Night Out”. Beaufort County Community College. Presenters Sandria McFadden Rhunell Boyd. Project Goals. Educate Women about Nontraditional Careers Eliminate Unsupportive Attitudes Decrease Workplace Discrimination Enhance Career Development Activities
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“Girls Night Out” Beaufort County Community College Presenters Sandria McFadden Rhunell Boyd
Project Goals • Educate Women about Nontraditional Careers • Eliminate Unsupportive Attitudes • Decrease Workplace Discrimination • Enhance Career Development Activities • Market Community College Programs
Partners for Success • Girls! Girls! Girls! • Business/Industry Leaders • School System • Community College System
What’s In It For Me? • Better Pay • Better Benefits • Greater Autonomy • Opportunity to work outside, be physical, and work with your hands
Obstacles • Student Apathy • Importance of Buying In • Timing • Focus Group • Geographical Location
Marketing Plan • Strategies • Direct mailing, newspaper & radio advertising, emails, posters, employer/graduate recruitment, website, door prize registration • Budget • $1000 Tech Prep Grant
Conclusions - Success in Introducing Nontraditional Careers to Women - Increase Focus Group - Increase School System Support - Follow-Up