1 / 31

Connect.

This presentation educates about WINiT, a network driving change for women in travel & event industries. Discover programs, career growth, events, and mentorship opportunities to advance in your field.

yesseniar
Download Presentation

Connect.

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Educate. Advance. Connect.

  2. ATTENTION: DIRECTIONS FOR USE This presentation is intended to be used by WINiT Members for the purpose of educating prospective members, donors and partners about WINiT. The slides are organized to facilitate a high level introduction to WINiT: its mission, programs and benefits. This presentation, however, can be easily customized (via reordering and deletion of slides) based on the unique needs and existing knowledge of each audience. Please delete this slide before use.

  3. WINiT is a network of women and men serving as a catalyst to drive change, provide support and educate the public about the benefits ofcareer development, visibility &mobility of women in the travel, meeting, event and exhibition industries. Mission

  4. Industry Impact Provide professional education and development Grow and advance women’s careers Build and market personal brands Help companies recruit, retain and nurture the careers of women Fortify and complement existing programs

  5. Industry Impact WINiT is not for or against any gender • We are a network of women and men collectively focused to achieve greater gender equity in our industry.

  6. How is WINiT different? 1 A Network of Women and Men 2 Business Designed 3 Supportive of Women of all Levels 4 Association and Partner Agnostic 5 Global Reach 6 Complimentary

  7. “Don’t measure yourself against someone else’s aspirations or standards. Set your standards and goals based on your own realities. Be competitive with yourself.” JENN SMUKLER Co-coordinator, Communications and Social Media Committee • Career Development • WINiT Classroom • WINiT University • Visibility • WINiT Speaks • Networking through key industry partnerships • Mobility • WINiT Central Career Board • WINiT Mentoring Program Key Programs

  8. Career Development WINiT Classroom - educational webinars and live training opportunities on a variety of professional development topics customized to meet Members’ needs such as: • Become marketable and staying relevant • Provide and receiving feedback • Enhance communication skills • Work/life balance • Develop your Personal Brand

  9. Career Development continued Events - Access to several WINiT and partner educational and inspirational events throughout the year Library - The WINiT Library offers book suggestions from Members on developing career and personal skills WINiT University– (Fall 2016) with our Partner, Young Travel Professionals (YTP), WINiT will offer companies the opportunity to connect with and recruit from the next generation of travel and hospitality professionals from key participating colleges and universities

  10. Visibility Programs Industry networking opportunities – through the extensive WINiT network of Industry Partners, Members can take advantage of industry networking events at discounted prices WINiT Speaks - Members have unique access to speaking opportunities at industry events on a variety of professional development topics

  11. Mobility Programs Most Developed Programs WINiT Mentor Program- a self-directed program for WINiT Members that utilizes an automated Mentor-Mentee matching process WINiT Central Career Board- online career center connecting job seekers within the travel, meeting, event and exhibition industries with career opportunities

  12. WINiT Mentor Program • Program objective: to facilitate a developmental relationship between the Mentor and the Mentee • Self-directed program that utilizes an automated Mentor-Mentee matching process • Goal of the mentoring relationship is to foster communication about professional/personal development, enhance skills, improve productivity and performance and to continue to build a network of professionals throughout WINiT

  13. Program Benefits: Mentees Help define realistic career goals “Having Ms. Salcito as a mentor has been incredibly rewarding. I’ve been able to ask questions and have honest conversations about my career and personal goals with someone who has deep insight and knowledge of the industry. Her advice and guidance have been indispensable for me in the last few months and I am truly grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to connect with her.” MONZERRATH GONZALEZ Mentee Provide different perspectives on issues and problems Share information, experiences and mistakes — Lessons learned Increase confidence and self-awareness which helps build performance and contribution Build organizational awareness with political savvy Develop broader networks with contacts and influence Facilitate transition to another role, category or organization

  14. Program Benefits: Mentors "I had the pleasure of working with 2 Mentees as a WINiT Mentor, Beth Quinn, CMP, CTE, GTP Travel & Events - FLIR Systems, Inc. & Ann Meskill, Independent Travel Director, Incentives, Meetings & Events. This experience was so rewarding for me, I know I learned as much as I shared while expanding my education & business travel network!” Give back to your industry "I had the pleasure of working with 2 Mentees as a WINiT Mentor. This experience was so rewarding for me, I know I learned as much as I shared while expanding my education and business travel network!” LISA HOEHN Mentor CCTE, GTP Vice President Global Corporate SalesAltour Establish networks/contacts in other parts of the business Provide a different perspective on the potential barriers experienced at lower levels within your industry Develop and practice a more personal style of leadership Gain personal satisfaction from assisting in the development of others Develop personal skill-set (i.e. effective listening) Gain understanding of perspectives and issues facing more junior professionals (i.e. reverse mentoring) Give back to the travel, meeting, event and exhibition industries  Provide a different perspective on the potential barriers experienced at lower levels of the travel, meeting, event and exhibition industries 

  15. WINiT Mentor Program Resources @Mentor4Us For more information: connect.womenintravel.org/home WINiT Mentor Program FAQ: connect.womenintravel.org/mentoring/mentor-faq1

  16. Connecting members to opportunities

  17. Program Benefits:Job Seekers “Ask for what you want or need, no one can read your mind and the worst that can happen is NO.” LAUREN LEADER-CHIVEE Executive Advisor, Deloitte CEO, All In Together Search Jobs Post Resumes Personal Job Alert Access Job Seeker Account

  18. Program Benefits:Employers/Recruiters Post a Job View Resumes Products/Pricing Access your Employer Account

  19. WINiT Central Career BoardProgram Resources For more information: womenintravel.org/central-career-board

  20. How canWINiT help?

  21. Partner with HR or other relevant organizations to jointly develop and deliver services and programs to your employees

  22. Help facilitate additional support for women in your organization through an internal membership campaign Educational webinars that can be replayed and accessed on an ongoing basis

  23. Utilize educational webinars that can be accessed in real-time on an ongoing basis

  24. Donors eCommission Solutions Hertz HRG Group Insperity Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation Kuoni Luxury Hotels Group Lyft Mandarin Oriental New York Mackenzie Pitch Partners Johnson Downie Marriott Ovation Corporate Travel Reed Exhibitions Steve Singh Tristar Worldwide United Airlines Virgin Atlantic Alamo Enterprise National Altour Group American Airlines American Express American Express GBT Avis Budget Group Best Western BCD Travel Big Speak Blue Line Carlson Wagonlit Travel Christie’s Photography Solutions Concur Dave El/Boston Coach Delta DesignWorks NY, LLC Eleventh Hour Business Solutions Events Forum Gold Meetings

  25. WINiT Partners ACTEAssociation of Corporate Travel Executives BTN Business Travel News Big Speak Business Travel Show GBTA Global Business Travel Association IMEX World Exhibitions for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events IHHP Institute for Health and Human Potential MPI Meeting Professionals International MeetingsNet Millenials In Travel YTP Young Travel Professionals

  26. WINiTEvents “Learn from past experiences – the good, the bad, the earth shattering - so you can move forward with confidence. Don’t let your past experiences hold you back from future success.” LAURA RICHEY WINiT Marketing and Program Coordinator 2016 WINiT EMEA Half Day Conference Monday, February 22, 2016 2016 WINiT Annual Summit Friday, November 11, 2016 1:30 pm – 4 pm CDT – Educational Sessions Saturday, November 12 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT – WINiT Annual Summit 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CDT - Networking Reception For a full list of upcoming events WINiT participates in, visit womenintravel.org/calendar

  27. You MUST do the thing which you think you cannot do. —Eleanor Roosevelt

  28. there is something fantastic on the other side. Step through new doors. The majority of the time,

  29. WINiT Women In Travel @WINiTorg @Mentor4Us @5ByMick WINiT-WomenInTravel LEARN ABOUT THE WINiT 2016 ANNUAL SUMMIT: November 11 – 12, 2016 Dallas TX For more information: www.womenintravel.org or contact us at info@womenintravel.org

More Related