Increasing the Retention of Females of Color in Engineering and Technology Degree Programs through Professional Development Activities
This paper provides an overview of professional development activities designed to provide minority female engineering students with the knowledge and essential skills to enhance their preparedness to transition into the engineering workforce and their ability to sustain a successful career. Three p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics
2009-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.iiisci.org/Journal/CV$/sci/pdfs/ZE034LD.pdf
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| Summary: | This paper provides an overview of professional development activities designed to provide minority female engineering students with the knowledge and essential skills to enhance their preparedness to transition into the engineering workforce and their ability to sustain a successful career. Three professional development workshops are discussed that focused on such topics as breaking the glass ceiling, leadership, soft skills development, balancing technical and non-technical skill development, professional etiquette, mentoring, and creating a growth plan. Industry partnerships have been a critical component to the success of these activities. |
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| ISSN: | 1690-4524 |