“The inability of technological employers to meet their workforce needs with just male graduates may result in firms needing to send jobs overseas.”

Workshops

Mentoring Program Coordinator Workshops 2008 - 2009

Much of today’s research on the participation of women in advanced and emerging technologies suggests that successful completion in a non-traditional career like those in IT security, nanotechnology, biotechnology and laser optic technology is linked to strong support systems including mentoring programs.

The Training Workshop for Mentoring Program Coordinators is designed to support secondary and post-secondary educators, career and technical education coordinators, counselors and others committed to developing mentoring programs for high school women that encourage participation in advanced and emerging technologies, STEM, and non-traditional programs. The one-day workshop will teach coordinators how to develop and sustain mentoring programs in their regions. The day’s agenda includes program design, planning, marketing, management and evaluation.

Recruitment and Retention Workshop

This 3-hour workshop, Prospecting for Gold: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Students in Emerging Technologies, was developed for the SAME-TEC conference. Topics include: dual enrollment, informal learning experiences, learning communities and mentoring. Download participant materials and presentation.

Interested in Hosting a Workshop?

The project will facilitate additional workshops in 2008. If you are interested in hosting one for your region, contact Ann-Claire Anderson, anderson@cord.org or 254/741-8303.

Completed Workshops:

Moraine Valley Community College (IL)
February 8, 2008

Tidewater Community College (VA)
February 22, 2008

Indian River Community College (FL)
February 29, 2008

North Orange Community College (CA)
May 2, 2008