Professional Development for Women and Minorities

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

Want a Security Clearance? This is what you need to know

(WOC 1308) Want a Security Clearance? This is what you need to know

 

Learning Objective: Examine the process of achieving a U.S. Security Clearance

 

As you create your master plan for success, consider the variety of tools needed to gain a competitive edge in your industry. By familiarizing oneself with the extensive US Security Clearance Process, you can begin to prepare and access opportunities that help you excel.  This seminar will guide you through the processing of getting and keeping a U.S. security clearance. Further, we will explore the future and emerging career opportunities that require various clearance levels.

 

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

 

1. Identify a series of career paths and associated tools to improve job marketability.
2. List a series of certification and association options.
3. Review the security clearance process and associated misconceptions and mistakes.

We’re a Technology Company and a Bank (Presented by JP Morgan)

We’re a Technology Company and a Bank 

(Presented by JP Morgan)

 

Not sure how a bank can also be a technology company? Join us as our panel of 2017 Technology Rising Stars discuss the latest technology trends in financial services and share their backgrounds and real examples of how they innovate every day to contribute to our firm and society.

Study Smart, Study Less: Improving Your Study Skills

Learning Objective: Assess methods for improving study skills 

 

Learning to study effectively is a skill that benefits everyone, even the smartest in the class. When polled, most college students would agree that when they started college, they did not know how to properly study. In this seminar, we will address preparatory study principles, such as setting goals, knowing your learning style, being an active reader, participating in study groups, organizing your notes and study materials, and writing drafts of papers, that can help all students improve their study skills and perform better. 

 

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

 

1. Identify the traits of successful studying candidates.  
2. Generate methods for achieving successful studying habits. 
3. Outline methods for implementing successful studying techniques.

The Path to Being the Best Leader: How to Lead with Charisma, Integrity, and Conviction

BEYA 2017

The Path to Being the Best Leader: How to Lead
with Charisma, Integrity, and Conviction

Learning Objective: Discuss methods that increase leadership skills

The quality of an organization’s leadership and management is critical to its success. This is true at team, department, and organizational levels. But what’s the secret to that quality? How do you ensure it throughout the organization? How do you become an excellent leader and manager yourself? As with any professional skills, the skills of leadership and management can be learned and practiced. This course is specifically designed to help you do just that, whatever your role in the organization.

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

1. Understand the skills needed to be a successful leader.
2. Examine ways to manage staff performance.
3. Learn how to evaluate your own style.
4. Develop skills that help deliver your objectives.

BEYA Stars & Stripes Key Note

BEYA Stars & Stripes Key Note: General Joseph L. Lengyel

Veterans Transition Roundtable (Hosted by The Boeing Company)

(BEYA 2906) Veterans Transition Roundtable (Hosted by The Boeing Company)

 

There are many challenges that armed service enlisted men and women face in transitioning into civilian employment. Despite their significant soft and technical skills, veterans show significantly higher unemployment rates than their nonveteran counterparts. The vast majority of these transitioning service members are under 30 years old; the most unemployed segment of the labor force nationwide. The goal in addressing this issue is to close the gap between veteran and non-veteran hiring.

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will: 

 

1. Acknowledgement that there is no seamless path from military departure to civilian employment,
2. Understanding of the key challenges that military members face while transitioning into the workplace. 
3. Discuss the values that veterans bring to the workplace. 
4. Produce practical steps that key stakeholders can take to create a smooth and functioning transition system.

The Diverse Face of Science: The Work of Young Scientists

What do scientists look like? Do you see a white lab coat or an image of a former teacher wearing protective goggles? The face of science is changing and expanding. We will find them of all ages, colors, genders, and interests. Scientists lead our social media breakthroughs, design and develop serious gaming, and create opportunities for enterprise and entertainment. Curiosity and the desire to solve a problem or make something better is all it takes. This is science at its best. Come join young scientists as they talk about their work and research as it is applied in new and fun areas such as social medial, gaming, entertainment, and enterprise.

Started from the Bottom, Now You’re Here? Surround Yourself with Success, If You Want to be the Best

(BEYA 2608) Started from the bottom, now you’re here? Surround Yourself with Success, If You Want to Be the Best (Networking101)

Learning Outcomes: Increase professional and personal development

Connections are your greatest sources of power. They serve as personal consultants, mentors, teachers, and resources. The ability to build effective power networks will increase your ability to learn and grow.  Learn how to step out of your comfort zone and be assertive about seeking and developing key relationships. This seminar will help you create a power network map that will keep you at the top of your game.

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

1. Explore tools and techniques to gain access to wider networks.
2. Examine communication skills that will engage leaders and managers.
3. Identify ways to provide value to personal networks.
4. Identify the people that everyone should have in his/her network.
5. Explore common networking/relationship building mistakes and approaches.