Professional Development for Women and Minorities

The Future is Here: How Will the Digital Age Change My Career?

(BEYA 2430) The Future is Here: How Will the Digital Age Change My Career?

 

Workplace automation, cloud computing, robotics, data analytics, digital transformation, etc. have entered the mainstream workforce and will continue to expand in adoption and practice. The questions many are struggling to understand center on the impact of these innovations on the current and future careers of our professional knowledge workers. 

 

Will there be viable employment opportunities for STEM and other professionals’ if machines are utilized to provide more cognitive roles in society? Will the number of available jobs and careers decrease as a result of more machine dependency? How can the human workforce and machines coexist?

 

This seminar will address the growing trend of machine dependency and its impact on the professional global workforce. We will explore the current state of digital transformation and address the tougher questions involving future career opportunities and professional development strategies in the machine age. We will discuss the future outlook for the knowledge workforce and provide insights on how to prepare and take advantage of this age of digital transformation. 

 

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

 

1. The future impacts of digital transformation in the professional workplace
2. How to embrace the digital age of disruption and find professional opportunities for advancement
3. The current professional employment gaps and how to transition into a digital savvy professional
4. How to embrace artificial intelligence in the professional work environment
5. How to plan my professional development path to take advantage of digital transformation

Becoming a Technical Leader

BEYA Conference 2009
Baltimore Convention Center
Feb 20-, 2009
2:15PM - 3:15PM
Room 307

SEMINAR - Technical Track
Sponsor - IBM
Becoming a Technical Leader

Speaker:
Kerrie Holley, IBM Fellow, CTO, Global and Americas, SOA Center of Excellence
Application Services, Global Business Services, IBM Corporation

Job Ready Certification - Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business

(BEYA 2802) Job Ready Certification - Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business

 

Professionals understand that etiquette in business is a critical factor in making decisions. Success in any industry relies on relationships, whether with co-workers, clients, suppliers or investors. When you are well mannered and considerate in dealing with others, you create engaging, productive, long-lasting relationships. In this course, we will discuss accepted business behavior and their importance on in business correspondence

 

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to answer the following questions:

 

1. What is the definition of etiquette?
2. What are the guidelines to making effective introductions?
3. What are the 3C’s associated with making a good impression?
4. What are the three steps in giving a handshake?
5. What is one technique you can use to remember names?
6. What are two ways to minimize nervousness while in social situations?
7. What are two differences between a formal and an informal letter?
8. What color connotes dominance and power? Vitality and harmony?
9. Etiquette can help business improve in what 4 areas?
10. What is(are) the difference(s) between a formal and an informal letter?
11. What are the differences between these dress codes: dressy casual, semi-formal, formal and black tie?
12. What are the basic guidelines in international etiquette?

JobMatch Breakfast and Presentation

JobMatch Breakfast and Presentation
-Talia Fox

Job Ready Certification - Interview Success! Practical approaches to persuading the recruiter

(BEYA 2806) Job Ready 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 while 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?

Emerging Technology: Growth for the Future (Presented by The Raytheon Company)

(BEYA 2719) Emerging Technology: Growth for the Future (Presented by The Raytheon Company)

Technology is in a constant state of expansion, how do you stay engaged? When the talent pool for understanding and utilizing these technological advances shrinks, how do you remain a factor in the recruitment and retention of the best talent? How do you anticipate the next area of growth when there so many new concepts and products populating the market? How do you capture the knowledge for today and for tomorrow?

Technology leaders within Raytheon and industry will have an open discussion on the possibilities and strategies to consider in this ever evolving technology explosion. The goal of our session today is to give you meaningful insight and valuable knowledge to stay ahead of the curve in the world’s technology evolution.

Come and hear how to expand your breadth of learning as a contributor in the technology advancement of our world.

Emerging Trends: Software and Hardware Engineering

(BEYA 2731) Emerging Trends: Software and Hardware Engineering

Mastering the Test - Winning Test Taking Strategies

(BEYA 2618) Mastering the Test - 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.

Making More Minutes: Time Management for Pre-Professionals

Learning Objective: Develop time management skills for better organization and productivity 

 

Students who’ve learned how to effectively manage time during high school are better prepared for the rigors of college study. Regardless of preparation, it takes time to adjust to college. Improve time management skills by setting and not deviating from goals. Even students who managed time well during high school often struggle when they begin college. Students are overwhelmed with large course loads, extracurricular activities, and other social activities. Although being in college can be overwhelming, it’s possible to complete everything that must be done in a timely and efficient manner. Developing time management and organizational skills is the key to working efficiently. The best way to better manage time is to develop daily schedules. Most organized people plan daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. This seminar will show you how to be self-motivated, leading to better organizational skills, productivity, and efficiency. 

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

 

1. Outline long-term goals and a plan to obtain them. 
2. Obtain detailed plans for each day and how to deal with delays. 
3. Break large projects down into several simpler projects.
4. Cultivate a flexible schedule.

2018 Deans Roundtable

(BEYA 2740) 2018 BEYA HBCU Engineering Deans Roundtable