Professional Development for Women and Minorities

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) - Exploring Career and Business Opportunities in the Digital Economy

(WOC Seminar 1408) Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) - Exploring Career and Business Opportunities in the Digital Economy

The Women of Color in Technology STEM Conference presents Industrial Internet of Things - Exploring Career and Business Opportunities in the Digital Economy, a professional development seminar featuring Jem Pagan, President of BluSky Consulting. Join us as Jem teaches you how to develop digital strategies for IIoT projects, advance your STEM career in the ever-changing digital economy, identify key requirements in IIoT for business leadership, and much, much more.

Seminar Participants Will Learn:

1. How to develop digital strategies for IIoT projects.
2. How to advance my STEM career in the global digital economy.
3. How to identify key requirements in IIoT for business leadership.
4. What career opportunities are available in IIoT.
5. How to measure the success and value of IIoT adoption and practices

Slideshare Presentation:
https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag/industrial-internet-of-things-iiot-exploring-career-and-business-opportunities-in-the-digital-economy

Mastering the PMP - Everything Transitioning Military and Federal Civilians Need to Know

(BEYA Seminar 2918) Mastering the PMP - Everything Transitioning Military and Federal Civilians Need to Know

 

The thought of taking the PMP exam can be a bit intimidating for some, with the exhaustive application process, months of studying an exhaustive amount of content, and sitting for the actual four-hour long exam, then the nail biting minutes waiting for your results to pop up on the screen.

 

Our panel consists of 5 PMP’s who have been there!

 

At the end of this session, attendees can:

 

1. Understand what the PMP certification is and who should take it
2. Explain why the PMP certification important in civilian industry
3. Apply for and take the PMP exam
4. Recommended study Material for Taking the PMP
5. Explain how to study for the PMP, what worked and didn’t work

CEO Confidential - Don Knauss

Building a career, in a workplace dominated by men, is an inexact science. An art, if you will. Everyone who has tried to do it has questions about what they should or shouldn't do. And why. But what if you could have a CEO as a confidante? A person at the very top of the corporate ladder who would answer all of your pent-up questions about the things you wish you knew but never knew who to ask about them, or even how to ask. This session will present a "Larry King" style, open-ended interview with an actual chief executive officer. In addition, you get to ask questions of your own and get real-world, honest answers that will help you shape your own career strategies.

Moderator:
Marcia Steele
President and CEO
M.A. Steele Consulting, Inc.

Marcia Steele is one of the top growth strategy and management consultants in the U.S. Her work on leadership and strategy has been adopted by some of America's corporate giants, including 3M Company, The Coca-Cola Company, and General Electric Company of the Fortune 100. This Jamaican immigrant, author of "Making It In America," has become the "go to" person for companies that want to increase productivity and stop wasting time and money.

Speaker:
Donald R. Knauss
Former President and Chief Operating Officer, Coca-Cola North America
Executive Vice President, The Coca-Cola Company

As head of Coca-Cola North America, Donald Knauss is responsible for all company operations in North America and Canada. He joined Coca-Cola in 1994 as senior vice president of Marketing for The Minute Maid Company. He served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and received a B.A. in history from Indiana University. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the United States Marine Corps University Foundation, the National Soft Drink Association, and Camp Coca-Cola.

How to Become a Technical Leader

Kerrie Holley
Technical Fellow for UnitedHealth Group

As you progress through the corporate world, there will come a time when your role will switch. No longer will you only be delegated to receiving tasks to complete, but you will be the one receiving task updates from your team. In order to make sure your team is working to peak capacity, you must become a technical leader.

Interview Skills

Fortune 500 managers tell how to get prepared for a job interview, basic interviewing techniques used by employers, and what you should know about a company before going face to face.

Moderator:
Denise E. Bolar
Business Process Analyst for The Boeing Company

Denise Bolar's career comprises more than 15 years of progressive responsibilities in the areas of training and education, personnel management, and human resources, including recruiting college and experienced professional employees. In her current capacity, she manages Boeings image and relationship with external technical affiliations such as the Black Engineer of the Year Awards. She joined Boeing in July 2001 as manager of recruiting in St. Louis.

Speakers:
Charles Britt
Project Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation

Charles Britt is a talented IT professional who has worked on projects for some of the top government contractors in the U.S. A frequent speaker on topics including the Digital Divide and developing youth to be become future leaders, he has built a strong reputation in the Washington, D.C., area as a motivator who loves to help others succeed. He recently founded 21st Century Leaders, a company that provides workshops and seminars on leadership and career development, motivational speaking, and mentoring.

Jananda Hill
Staff Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation

Jananda Hill, a 2004 Black Engineer of the Year Most Promising Engineer, did her undergraduate work at MIT in computer science and engineering. She worked at Lucent Technologies as an embedded software engineer for optical networking equipment before completing her M.Sc. in computer science at Stanford University. She now is a software manager in the Space Technology sector of Northrop Grumman in Los Angeles. Her volunteer activities include teaching math and SAT classes at an academic enrichment program for minorities.

Transitioning from College to Job

Professionals in Corporate America, the military, and academia expose students to the fundamentals of career management, from one-on-one communications skills to presentation skills.

Moderator:
Zada Beasley
Vice President of Customer Relationship Management for Dynamic Network Solutions

Zada Beasley creates business opportunities that provide real-time solutions to demanding complex business needs. The effective strategic planning involved allows several organizations to meet utilization goals simultaneously. The impact of her creativity is echoed throughout the business unit and mirrored by executives in her chain of command. She has received numerous professional and academic excellence awards for professional achievement with outstanding
customer service and product delivery.

Speakers:
Dr. Tyrone Bennett
Mechanical Engineering Technology Teacher

Tyrone Bennett develops and administers science, health-related, health science, math, technology, and engineering projects for underrepresented minority students in four elementary, middle, and high school districts. He also is certified lobbyist for Stony Brook; Long Island Representative for the Association for Program Administrators of CSTEP and STEP, Inc.; and serves as a support staff and faculty team member of the $11.5-million NSF Math, Science and
Technology Partners Project.

Vallen L. Emery Jr., Ph.D.
Outreach Program Manager for U.S. Army Research Laboratory

Dr. Vallen L. Emery Jr. served as the director of special projects and the director of marketing at the Johns Hopkins Health Plan in Baltimore, then as a research biologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, before taking his current post. He holds a bachelors degree in chemistry from Morgan State University, a masters degree in marine estuarine and environmental science from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, and a doctorate in environmental science from the University of Maryland, College Park.

William G. Lash
Clinical Recruitment Manager at Plexus Management Group

William Lash is a third-year ELDP engineer working in the Horizontal Integration division of Business Development for the IS&S business area. Within this rotation, his responsibilities consist of designing, planning, coordinating, and executing trade show activities/artifacts specifically focusing on network centric and horizontal integration concepts. Extremely active within his community, he has led such events as the Help the Homeless Walk-a-thon and Feed the Homeless Community Service events.

Lisa Billingsley
Staffing Consultant
NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation

Lisa Billingsley is responsible for increasing NSTARs work force diversity through the identification of networks and developmentof partnerships with local and national organizations and institutions dedicated to the development of highly skilled diversity professionals. An experienced human resources professional, she has worked in the health care, high-tech, manufacturing, retail, and energy sectors.

Gaynelle P. Swann
Mission Solutions Manager, Precision Engagement Strategic Business Area
Raytheon Company

Gaynelle Swann is responsible for developing and implementing technology strategy across mission solutions for the joint warfighter; committed to ensuring Raytheon remains at the leading edge of critical technologies throughout the battlespace. In 2001, she received the Women of Color Government and Defense Technology Award for Educational Leadership and the YWCA of Tucson Woman on the Move Award. Shenow is president of the Raytheon Black Employees Network Tucson.

Nominating a Winner: Your Package is Your Candidate

(BEYA Seminar 2109) Nominating a Winner: Your Package is Your Candidate

 

Learning Objective: Explore the BEYA nomination process 

 

Career Communications Group is committed to selecting and reviewing the most talented and accomplished leaders in STEM. Each year, our selection committee gets the opportunity to meet these candidates through nomination packages. We want to ensure that your candidate’s value, contributions, and talents are clearly expressed. This workshop will provide government, military, and corporate communities with a step-by-step review of designing a nomination package that conveys the greatness of your organization. As many of you know, becoming a BEYA winner is a highly respected honor that reflects appreciation and commitment to honoring service, diversity, and outstanding leadership. 

 

At the end of the session, participants will:

 

1. Be familiar with the selection and award process.
2. Be able to identify best practices for recommendations.
3. Be familiar with the requirements for preparing a nomination package.
4. Learn where and how to access resources and support.

 

Slideshare Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag/nominating-a-winner-your-package-is-your-candidate-132942841

Revolutionary Technologies; Evolutionary Careers (Presented by General Motors Corporation)

(WOC Seminar 1742) Revolutionary Technologies; Evolutionary Careers (Presented by General Motors Corporation)

 

Learning Objective: Explore how STEM is revolutionizing the way companies remain relevant and competitive in the market; and, what women of color in STEM can do to evolve their leadership potential.

 

"We're going to see more change in the next five to 10 years than we've seen in the last 50.“ – Mary Barra – CEO, General Motors

Many CEOs would likely agree that this quote reflects the realities of all industries—not just automotive.  In this session, we will explore how STEM is reinventing the way companies do business, what that means as you consider future career opportunities; and what key actions you can (and should) take, starting TODAY, to be at the forefront of leading change-no matter where you are in your career!

 

By the end of the session, participants will:

 

1. Understand why it’s important to watch (and anticipate) how technology is changing business
2. Learn techniques on how to manage/influence our career evolutions
3. Leave with affirmation tools that can be used to support the journey

Data Socialization: Implementing the Next Big Thing in Data Analytics

(BEYA Seminar 2445) Data Socialization: Implementing the Next Big Thing in Data Analytics

 

Learning Objective: Discuss the upcoming trends of data analytics 

 

Business applications are being influenced more and more by social features for improving business collaboration and making companies more informed and productive. Data socialization enables groups of data scientists, business analysts, and other users the opportunity to search, reuse, and share managed data. This helps in creating a network of certified, curated, and raw data sets, which helps in fostering a culture of data access where users or analysts can learn from each other.

 

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

 

1. Identify how far technology has come and where the trend is going.
2. Discuss what data socialization is and its effects on the corporate world.
3. Identify the multiple uses that data socialization can have in our society. 
4. Analyze the steps to take to improve their organization’s data socialization.

 

Slideshare Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag/data-socialization-implementing-the-next-big-thing-in-data-analytics

Better Fitness and Better You! Increasing Health Awareness for Career Women

(WOC Seminar 1119) Better Fitness and Better You! Increasing Health Awareness for Career Women

Learning Objective: Examine methods for working women to live stronger, longer, and healthier lives.

Many women only dream of having it all, the family, the job and the social life. Empowering women id the key to building a better, more healthy life and career that impacts their family and communities. Too many people are living small, staying in jobs they don't like, settling for unfulfilling relationships, living where they don't feel at home, and maintaining less-than-ideal health. Some people are too scared to make a change; others aren't sure how to begin. This seminar will inspire you to make the change and follow through, shake off the fear of not taking a chance, and live up to your greatness. Join us as we discuss how women can strategically use your strengths and abilities--your competitive edge--to master the career and family while being able to live longer and healthier.

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

1. Explore reasons why women are holding themselves back.
2. Examine ways to rekindle your passion and purpose in life in a healthier format.
3. discuss healthier solutions and lifestyle changes.
4. Find the courage to conquer your fear and life life to the fullest.

Sharepoint Presentation:
https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag/better-fitness-and-better-you-increasing-health-awareness-for-career-women