Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD)
Graduates of
the last decade (GOLD) is an initiative created by IEEE to address the needs
and concerns of Engineers from 0 to 10 years out of College. We promote
professionalism, team work, communication skills, and many of the skills
needed to maintain a life-long career in Engineering. We support existing
chapters increase membership and assist in new chapters establishment.
Objectives:
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Develop
tighter relationships with universities by utilizing university mentor
program. |
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Increase
the IEEE members awareness of IEEE programs and incentives through
educational activities. |
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Improve
the communications between the region and the section, and between the
section. |
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Assist
chapters by developing personal development programs. The first of these
programs will be senior member elevation and early career development. |
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Assist in
the creation of new chapters. |
As part of
the professional development program we split our GOLD members into two
groups and provide the following programs.
Young Professional Development (0-5 yrs)
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Provide
activities that are targeted for individuals that provides them a chance
to meet other professionals and network. |
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Assist them in the early career development phases by providing topics
that address these areas, soliciting senior GOLD (6-10) mentoring support,
and establishing relationships with local companies for networking
opportunities. |
Senior Professional Development (6-10 yrs)
| Help
them in their career development. |
| Help
them keep their technical skills updates |
| Help
them attain higher member status such as Senior Member. |
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