Engineering_Career_Roadmap

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NCWIE 2008Discover Your Place : 

NCWIE 2008Discover Your Place Your Engineering Career Road Map Sophear Net, B.A.Sc. Research & Development OES Inc.

Introduction: An Overview : 

Mapping out YOUR Blueprint Following the RIGHT Directions Pursuing the PATH of Passion Challenging the BUMPS on the Road Getting LOST is Only Temporary Help will GUIDE you Forward Familiar Outlook keeps your FUEL going Keep your Track within FOCUS Finally, Discover Your PLACE Introduction: An Overview

The Map: Your Blueprint : 

The Map: Your Blueprint The World of Engineering offers you… Accredited disciplines Specialized field of study Range of opportunities Choice unique to you

The Directions: You Are Here : 

Be SMART – Find Your Way Specific Measureable Achievable Realistic Time-bound Setting goals is more than deciding what you want to do. It involves figuring out what you need to do to get where you want to go. And how long it will take you to get there. The Directions: You Are Here

The Path: Pursue with Passion : 

The Path: Pursue with Passion What DRIVES your bus? Life factors that measure up Fuel additives for the journey Gaining the most out of a career Personal and professional goals

The Shortcut: Routes to Avoid : 

The Shortcut: Routes to Avoid The DETOUR – encountering road bumps… Failed Courses Financial Distress Poor Subject Understanding Changing Disciplines

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Scholarships for Women http://career.kcdc.ca/fund/scholarship/womenschol.php ISIS Scholarship for Engineering Excellence http://www.isiscanada.com/students/scholarships.html Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Scholarships http://www.cemf.ca/HomeEnglish.htm Ontario Student Assistance Program http://osap.gov.on.ca/

The Uncertainty: Getting Lost : 

The Uncertainty: Getting Lost Bracing the Storm… …Embracing the Challenge Dealing with Stereotypes Fear of Failure Lack of Female Role Models Rise to the Challenge

The Guidance: Mentorship : 

The Guidance: Mentorship The BUDDY System – Works every time… Partner up with Someone Find a Female Mentor Engineer Role Model Share Your Dreams

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IEEE Mentoring Connection http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/mentoring/index.html CRA-W Canadian Distributed Mentor Project http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/cdmp/ Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology http://www.scwist.ca/ Local University Chapter - WIE http://www.eng.uwo.ca/wie/mentorship.asp

The Outlook: Gain Familiarity : 

The Outlook: Gain Familiarity Stopping for FUEL - Gain Career Expectations Recognize New Opportunities Gather Positive Insights Find the Right Balance

The Focus: On Track : 

The Focus: On Track What PATH works for you – Main Interests Engineering Field Industry or Research Imagine Your Dream

The Discovery: Career Options : 

The Discovery: Career Options Where will you let ENGINEERING take you… Begin the Job Search Return to Co-op or Internship Placement Type of Work – What Market Drives You? Live Your Dream

The Recognitions… : 

The Recognitions…

The Rewards… : 

The Rewards…

The Returns… : 

The Returns… Grade 9 Career Day 2008

The Place: World of WIE : 

The Place: World of WIE “Outside the BOX” – The Engineering Skill Sets The Passion to Work Understanding the Market Becoming the Innovation