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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.
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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
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
More information Society of Women Engineers http://www.swe.org Eastern Washington Section Visit: http://www.eastwashingtonswe.org E-mail: easternwashingtonswe@gmail.com