Society Of Women Engineers

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (SWE) HOUSTON SECTION Meet Our EC Representatives A Brief History - Society of Women Engineers (SWE) SWE Houston — Who We Are Why SWE Works In Conclusion

SWE – CORE BELIEFS ,[object Object],Integrity We aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities . Respect We acknowledge gender, ethnic, cultural and other differences, and strive to respect the added values they bring. Mutual Support We provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks. Professional Excellence We conduct our activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices. Core beliefs, values, and purpose of the organization

SWE - GOALS ,[object Object],SWE will Provide opportunities for women to attain, enhance, and demonstrate leadership , and professional and technical excellence that results in career aspiration, advancement, achievement, and satisfaction. Embrace and promote the value and power of diversity in specialties, age, race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, and interests . Share its acquired knowledge and promote programs that bridge the gaps in recruitment , professional development, and retention of women in engineering Inspire girls and women from diverse backgrounds and life stages to aspire to engineering for meaningful and rewarding careers. ,[object Object]

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SWE – BENEFITS: BUSINESS Professional development for women employees Recruiting opportunities & resources Business development with high net worth , well-educated women decision-makers Retention of women employees by demonstrating commitment to advancing women & celebrating their contributions Professional rejuvenation : SWE women inspire, lead, help, direct & create positive work environments ,[object Object]

SWE – BENEFITS: MEMBER In-person & online worldwide networking Online access to business & job-hunting resources Members-only listservs Experts & mentors in many topics & disciplines e-Classes on many technical and soft skill subjects Student chapters & programs for young women & girls Speaking opportunities at conferences & events ,[object Object]

SWE – FUTURE GOALS ,[object Object],2008 – What’s Ahead Our Goals for the Year ____Scholarships ____ Professional Development Meetings ____ Networking

FOR MORE INFORMATION Carla Fair-Wright, MCP, CSQE Vice President External Affairs for Society of Women Engineers Houston Area Section P.O. Box 1355 Houston, Texas 77251-1355 Visit our website http://www.swehouston.org/ ,[object Object]

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