Professional Development for Women and Minorities

(BEYA Seminar 2618) Mastering Winning Test Taking Strategies

 

Learning Objective: Investigate test-taking skills to achieve higher assessment scores 

 

Being prepared for tests is not an easy process. Even if you are prepared, tests can still make you feel anxious. Why is being a good test taker so important in college? In colleges and universities, much of a student’s grades are based on quiz and test performance. Doing well on these tests is typically a major indicator on your subject matter knowledge and a good indicator of how you would perform in the workplace. Having good test scores will jumpstart your career. In this seminar, we will address test-taking and test preparation tips and strategies for college-level tests. Applying helpful test-taking and test preparation skills addressed in this seminar, such as writing down everything you remember, reading the directions, browsing the test questions, putting together a plan, and making an educated guess, will teach you how to prepare for and perform well on any test so that you feel confident that you’re bringing your testing A-game.

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: 

 

1. Review the factors that limit achieving higher college assessment scores.
2. Identify practices for dealing with test anxiety.
3. Measure current test-taking methods’ validity. 
4. Generate more efficient techniques for improving assessment scores. 

 

Slideshare Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag/mastering-winning-test-taking-strategies

(BEYA Seminar 2750) Executive Leadership Coaching (Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation)

Sometimes, to get to the next level in your career, it takes a little help. Northrop Grumman Corporation provides a panel of upper level executives who will present tips on how to make the next step to reach the executive level.

Recently, Lango Deen and Rayondon Kennedy sat down with Dr. Pamela McCauley, Technologist of the Year for Women of Color 2019 and Program Director for the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps Program, as well as Professor and Director of the Ergonomics Laboratory at the University of Central Florida; for an in-depth conversation. Topics range from a look into her adverse background, how it feels to be Technologist of the Year, and much more.

(BEYA Seminar 2749) Engineering Careers and Scholarships (Presented by the United States Coast Guard)

USCG Civilian and Military Engineers will lead this seminar; explore career on the active duty side and the federal government. Additionally, we will highlight scholarships, internships and the various accession points to begin a career with the USCG. USCG civilian and military members will be onsite to answer questions about qualifications and application process.

(BEYA Seminar 2122) Purpose-Driven Mentoring: How to Find, Pick, and Create Powerful Mentor Relationships

 

Learning Objective: Assess successful mentoring techniques  

 

Mentoring is a mutually beneficial practice that provides opportunities both for the mentor and mentee as well as paying dividends for employers. Corporations have discovered that the act of implementing strategic mentoring results in great short- and long-term value. Mentoring creates collaborations, bonds, and buy-in like no other relationship process. This seminar will help you engage in, find, and benefit from mentoring programs.

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

 

1. Identify strategic mentoring solutions.
2. Examine the benefit of reverse mentoring.
3. Explore successful networking strategies that connect people.
4. Examine mentoring activities and suggestions that enrich the experience.
5. Explore ways to identify and pair successful mentoring matches.

 

Slideshare Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag/purposedriven-mentoring-how-to-find-pick-and-create-powerful-mentor-relationships-132943244

(BEYA Seminar 2444) Information is Power! Using Defensive Solutions in Cybersecurity

 

Learning Objective: Learn and explore the benefits and opportunities in cybersecurity

 

Living and work environments have been revolutionized by technology, and it seems the possibilities are endless. From social networking to homeland security, the impact of technological advancements is massive. However, as technology is used to capture every corner of our world, the terror of cyber threats and abuse remains an ongoing battle. Join us in this seminar where a panel of cybersecurity professionals discusses approaches to protect critical intelligence and design practical solutions for defending and avoiding cybercrime and attacks before they happen.

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

 

1. List strategies for building a safe and secure cybersecurity environment.
2. Explore strategy and policies that impact cybersecurity.
3. Examine the impact and cybersecurity in diverse industries.
4. Explore advances and opportunities for STEM professionals.
5. Identify ways to get ahead of the threat.

 

Slideshare Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag/information-is-power-using-defensive-solutions-in-cybersecurity

(BEYA Seminar 2312) Licensure as a Professional Engineer - Its Value and the Steps to Take

 

Learning Objective: Examine the methods and reasoning for obtaining the Professional Engineer License

 

A professional engineer (P.E.) is a person who is licensed to practice engineering in a particular state or U.S. territory after meeting all the requirements of the law. This seminar will give you the information you need to obtain the professional licensure and an understanding of the responsibilities that must be fulfilled to keep it. 

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: 

 

1. Understand the reasoning behind being a Licensed Professional Engineer.
2. Identify the procedures for completing the Licensed Professional Engineer registration process.
3. Identify the responsibilities for maintaining the Professional Engineer License. 
4. Outline the Principles of Standard Care. 

 

Slideshare Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag/licensure-as-a-professional-engineer-its-value-and-the-steps-to-take-132939863

(BEYA Seminar 2806.1) Job Readiness Certification - Interview Success! Practical Approaches to Persuading the Recruiter

 

Learning Objective: Examine and practice the skillset of delivering a great interview

 

Job interviews are stressful enough without having to establish a positive and professional self-representation during the interview process. Recruiters are looking for the ideal candidate, and you are trying to come across as friendly and trustworthy while explaining how you’re the perfect candidate, so practice makes perfect. The competition is tough, so it’s no wonder your confidence should be your focus. That’s why you need to be in this seminar. We will deliver practical, step-by-step, proven strategies and interview tips to help you build confidence, become persuasive, and walk into a room locked and loaded, ready to formulate impressive answers to common interview questions. Along with the answers and swagger to pull it off, we will give you the opportunity to perfect your skills before your interview. This session will begin with the knowledge of how to impress recruiters, while the second half will pull it all together in the practice mock interview sessions. Remember, practice makes perfect. You will have the opportunity to sit face to face with professional interviewers in order to prepare effectively for your real interviews. 

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to answer these questions:

 

1. What are the common interview questions, and how do I prepare my answers?
2. What information do I need to know for every interview?
3. How do I answer difficult questions?
4. What are good questions to ask my interviewer?
5. How do I answer, “So tell me about yourself’?
6. What do I do after the interview?
7. What are common interview mistakes?
8. What does my body language say about me? 
9. What information do I need to know before I have my interview? 
10. How can I ace my interview from beginning to end?
11. What can I do after the interview to gain an edge on the competition?

Recently, Lango Deen and Rayondon Kennedy sat down with the founder of Dream4It Foundation Dr. Anthony Brown, for a conversation. Dream4It is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support graduating seniors with scholarships for 2-year and 4-year collegiate programs. This thought-provoking conversation focuses on Dr. Brown’s inspiration for starting the foundation, college debt, and much more.

(BEYA Seminar 2318) Social Media Branding for Tomorrow's New Professional

 

Learning Objective: To examine methods for creating and boosting your career through social media 

 

Do you know what your online presence is saying about you? Oh, you don’t have a brand? Think again. Your online presence tells more about you than just your career goals. Your brand is your reputation. It’s everything that people know about you and should be everything you want your future employer to know about you, such as your work ethic and why they should hire you. In this seminar, we will help you build your professional brand or make your current image more attractive to recruiters. To achieve this end, we will examine your values, your strengths, and the type of work that brings out your passion. Next, we will help you construct a fascinating brand story that will authentically and powerfully describe who you are. Finally, we will give you insight into which professional groups are good for new professionals to develop, such as Facebook groups and LinkedIn Groups. 

 

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

 

1. Identify their values, their strengths, and the type of work that they are most passionate about. 
2. Use observational learning techniques to develop an understanding of what a persuasive brand story is.
3. Discover what helps and hurts their social media brand. 
4. Develop an action plan to perfect their brand story.