Professional Development for Women and Minorities

By Career Communications Group, Inc

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No one is more responsible for your professional development than you. Career Communications Group (ccgmag.com) makes that possible by bringing you cutting edge management seminars with the nation's leading corporations and agencies executives.Slides for this presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag

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Professional Development for Women and Minorities episodes:

01.26.2024
2023 WOC (1441) Technology Trends Every STEM Manager Should Know
In today's fast-paced world, technology is advancing rapidly, and it's essential for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) managers to keep up with the latest trends. This seminar aims to educate STEM managers on the critical technology trends that are...
01.15.2024
2023 WOC (1788) 'Windows and Mirrors' in Federal Spaces: Reflections of Career Success at NOAA and the USPTO
Motivated by a sense of duty and a calling to make an impact on the human condition, a professional career dedicated to public service can be very rewarding. Yet for women of color, it can also sometimes pose challenges that...
01.10.2024
2023 WOC (1787) Having Our Say: The Influence of a Black Woman at the Table Presented by RTX
As a community, we have grown accustomed to the voices of influence at the proverbial “table” being reflective of very few black women, if any at all. The closer the table gets to the C-suite, the influence of the black...
12.28.2023
2023 WOC (1303) Keep the Fire Burning- Connecting Values, Identity, and Passion to Avoid Burnout Learning
Objective: Develop strategies to enhance productivity and career longevity As professionals, we often face challenging situations that can lead to burnout, including high email volumes, difficult colleagues, and workplace politics. Despite finding work that aligns with our interests, most of us...
12.26.2023
2023 WOC (1532) Mental Health in the Era of Diversity and Inclusion
Learning objective: Discover best practices for supporting employee mental healthEmployees' mental health is being affected in unprecedented ways due to factors such as the pandemic, economic uncertainty, political tensions, remote work, and return-to-work policies. Despite these pressures, many employers' mental...
12.11.2023
2023 WOC (1786) Managing Emerging Technologies in the Workplace Presented by Amazon
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) are revolutionizing the way we work and interact with each other. From chatbots and virtual assistants to automated decision-making processes, AI is changing the way we approach work and the workplace....
12.01.2023
2023 WOC (1785) Lifeguarding your Career: Ride the Waves and Watch the Sharks Presented by The Boeing Company
Featuring Minda Harts, best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the TableJoin The Boeing Company for a candid dialogue on the challenges or “sharks” that many women of color face in...
11.20.2023
2023 WOC (1782) Resilience: How to Use Our Life Lessons to Build Resilience for Sustained Performance Presented by Google
Speakers: Dr. Nicole Henley Regional Manager Google
11.20.2023
2023 WOC (1530) Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Unlocking a Diverse Talent Pool
Learning objective: Discover the untapped potential of neurodiverse talentCompanies are increasingly recognizing the potential of neurodiverse talent—people with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others. While the benefits of diversity are well-known—enhanced creativity, innovation, and more—neurodiversity goes even further by...
11.08.2023
2023 WOC (1620) JobMatch | X-treme Resumes: Constructing a Stellar Resume
Learning Objective: Examine the elements of constructing superior resumes that will land you interviews An efficient and robust resume will improve your chances of landing that dream job and starting your career on the right foot. Creating the perfect resume takes...
11.03.2023
2023 WOC (1781) Stay strong, sis! --- A discussion on resiliency and surviving the obstacles faced by women of color in corporate America Presented by Jacobs
Resilience and navigating obstacles are vital skills for anyone in corporate America, but women of color often face unique challenges due to intersectional discrimination and biases. This dynamic panel of Jacobs’ leaders will delve into key aspects including Intersectionality; Stereotypes...
11.01.2023
2023 WOC (1531) DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality
Learning objective: Examine methods for fostering a diverse workplaceDiversity and inclusion are vital drivers of business success. However, creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment can involve overcoming significant barriers within an organization. How can you effectively drive change?...
10.27.2023
2023 WOC (1784) Real Talk: A Conversation on Breaking the Glass Ceiling! Presented by HII
Learning Objective: Advice that inspires leadership growth and development.You don’t want to miss Real Talk: A Conversation on Breaking the Glass Ceiling! The experiences of women in the workplace can be vary dramatically from person to person, and group to group. Yet with...
10.26.2023
2023 WOC (1780) The Effects of Climate Change: Exciting Challenges for STEM Professionals Presented by the USDA Forest Service
Learning Objectives: Enhance your understanding of the role STEM professionals play in the research and management of the effects and mitigation of climate change, with a particular focus on disturbances such as fire, with outstanding leaders and scientists from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Climate change is affecting disturbance regimes across the globe. These include catastrophic wildfires, drought,...
10.25.2023
2023 WOC (1436) Revolutionizing Business Continuity Through Digital Transformation
As businesses face rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty, it's more important than ever to have robust business continuity plans in place. In this session, business leaders will share their experiences on how they leveraged digital transformation to...
04.07.2023
2023 BEYA (2707) How to Mobilize Your PhDs to Drive Diversity and Grow the Business Presented by Booz Allen Hamilton
There are a lot of personal and professional reasons why folks strive for a Ph.D. but a fair generalization is the aim to change the world for the better. Other fair generalizations are that many PhDs leave academia because they...
04.05.2023
2023 BEYA (2706) Am I Invisible? Overcoming the Challenges of Being Seen and Heard Presented by Raytheon Technologies
Have you ever felt like your seat at the table was two feet lower than everyone else’s or every time you showed up virtually or in person, you felt invisible? Or maybe you’ve been subjected to the hypervisibility that comes...
04.03.2023
2023 BEYA (2709) Invent and Simplify: A Deeper Look Into One of Amazon’s Leadership Principles Presented by Amazon Global Robotics
At Amazon, invention and innovation are two sides of the same coin. Both require breaking through the constraints of convention and apparent technical limitations. Invention requires you to imagine a future where things are markedly different, and then to imagine...
03.31.2023
2023 BEYA (2716) You Belong in the Room: Build Confidence in Your Truth Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries
Learning Objective:Exploring an array of messages received from family, friends, media, and society may cause some to question their knowledge, skills, and abilities. These messages can also lead to struggles with confidence and self-limiting thoughts on the roles they apply...
03.30.2023
2023 BEYA (2714) A Day in the Life of an Air Force Engineer/Scientist Presented by the U.S. Air Force
This six-member panel will discuss the importance of scientists and engineers (S&Es) in accomplishing the mission of the Department of the Air Force. This diverse panel will address the exciting challenges as well as note the personal and professional fulfillment...
03.29.2023
2023 BEYA (2713) Crown Jewels Analysis for Industrial Control Systems Presented by The MITRE Corporation
Learning Objective: Understand how to identify operational technology assets that are most critical to the accomplishment of an organization's mission.MITRE's Crown Jewels Analysis (CJA) is a process and corresponding toolset for identifying assets that are most critical to the accomplishment...
03.27.2023
2023 BEYA (2402) A True Commitment to Sustainability: The Emergence of the Green Circular Economy
Learning Objective: To understand the measurable value of ‘circular’ innovations and advocate for adopting circular sustainability in manufacturing, product development, and the global supply chain ecosystem. No matter the type or size of the idea or organization, from startups to...
03.27.2023
2023 BEYA (2802) Job Readiness Certification – Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette
Professionals understand that etiquette in business is a critical factor in making decisions. Success in any industry relies on relationships with coworkers, clients, suppliers, or investors. When you are well-mannered and considerate in dealing with others, you create interesting, productive,...
03.23.2023
2023 BEYA (2450) Let’s Talk Open Source: The Future of Global Platform Development is Here
Learning Objective: Develop an understanding of how and why technology and innovation are rooted in the global open-source community. The critical success factors used to measure market activity are rooted in two fundamental measures (speed and sustainability); how fast the...
03.22.2023
2023 BEYA (2705) Becoming Everything You Are In A Post Pandemic Environment Presented by The Boeing Company
In today’s environment, we are facing a fundamental technological change that we haven’t seen in decades. The coronavirus pandemic has changed how we live, learn, connect, and work. Forbes states that due to the Covid-19 pandemic “2020 became 2025 on...
03.21.2023
2023 BEYA (2948) Small Business: 2023 State of Black Government Contracting; Transcending COVID; Navigating Changes in Government Contracting
In 2022, the federal government exceeded its small business contracting goal by awarding 27.2 percent in federal contract dollars to small businesses. How did this impact black owned companies? What are the strategies that led to this success and how...
03.20.2023
2023 BEYA (2945) Freedom to Serve In a Digital Age
During this Crucial Convo session, we’ll take a look at the past implications of military service after Executive Order 9981 which integrated the military. President Truman signed Executive Order 9981 on 26 July 1948. Since then, military leaders have been developed to...
03.17.2023
2023 BEYA (2944) Engineering Challenges and Opportunities Infrastructure, Simulation, Technology, and HCM
The US government has an infrastructure crisis. This crisis affects the military and the government at large. America owns or maintains over 400 bases in 80 countries. These bases face risks from flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, outdated water systems, patchwork of...
03.07.2023
2023 BEYA (2947) Cybersecurity: Using Zero Trust to Secure the Hybrid Workforce
As we transition from a remote to a fully mobile, hybrid workforce, organizations need to re-evaluate their approach to securing their people and data. Perimeter defense is no longer sufficient for achieving cyber resiliency and securing our information enterprise that...
03.06.2023
2023 BEYA (2946) Energy: Enabling the Defense of Nation
Energy is an essential enabler of military capability, and the Department of Defense depends on energy-resilient forces and facilities to achieve its mission. DoD consumed over 85 million barrels of fuel to power ships, aircraft, combat vehicles, and contingency bases...
03.03.2023
2023 BEYA (2711) General Dynamics Leading Technologies: Calling All Innovators! Presented by General Dynamics
Internal/External Crowd sourcing At GDMS, our customers rely on us to provide innovative solutions to their toughest problems. With related challenges evolving at lightning speed, we need to fully leverage our talented workforce to address them — faster and more...
03.02.2023
2023 BEYA (2619) Success Driven Study Habits: How to Increase Positive Study Skills
Learning Objective: Examine tips and strategies to increase positive study habits. Learning to study effectively is a skill that benefits everyone, even the smartest in the class. When polled, most college students would agree that they needed to learn how to...
03.01.2023
2023 BEYA (2451) The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): The Convergence of Cybersecurity and Biomedical Engineering in the Healthcare Industry
Learning Objective: Understand the significance and benefits of integrating cybersecurity into innovative biomedical products in healthcare services and products. Industry 4.0 is a shift from industrial machinery as the primary means of production towards high-performance tuning of the human body and...
02.24.2023
2023 BEYA (2701) Developing Your Elevator Pitch Presented by Lockheed Martin Corporation
When interactions can be quick, virtual or based on text, how do you represent yourself? Learn how to convey your best self in person, on social media and with your resume. Hear from experts in communications, recruiting and hiring to...
02.23.2023
2023 BEYA (2708) Navigating Your Career Through Mentorship Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation
Throughout your career, you will find opportunities where a mentor can be a catalyst to navigating your career. In this session, you will hear from several leaders who will share some of their experiences in being a mentee, their first...
02.23.2023
2023 BEYA (2617) Planning for Success: Increasing Personal Effectiveness Through Time Management
Learning Objective: Develop time management skills for better organization and productivity. Students who have learned how to manage time during high school effectively are better prepared for the rigors of college study. Regardless of preparation, it takes time to adjust to...
02.22.2023
2023 BEYA (2403) Smart Manufacturing: The Future of Making is Digital (Autodesk)
Learning Objective: Attendees will explore the phases of the intelligent manufacturing lifecycle and the innovative technologies empowering green initiatives in global manufacturing. Smart manufacturing is an ecosystem of platforms designed to digitize all phases of the manufacturing lifecycle [research, design, simulate,...
02.22.2023
2023 BEYA (2702) Driving Innovation and the Live Shopping Experience through Video Commerce Presented by Qurate Retail Group
Learning Objective: Understand the significance and benefits of integrating storytelling into Video Commerce that includes video driven shopping across linear and broadcast television, to provide a human and a unique way to bring products to life. This session will explore video...
02.21.2023
2023 BEYA (2623) Let’s Get That JOB: Job Search Skills and Strategies That Lead You to the “Best Fit” Opportunity
Learning Objective: Discuss techniques for successfully acquiring a job interview. Searching for a job can be challenging. How do you know what job you’re best suited for? How do you write a winning resume and cover letter? Where can you find...
02.21.2023
2023 BEYA (2620) X-treme Resumes: Constructing a Stellar Resume
Learning Objective: Examine the elements of constructing superior resumes that will land you interviews. An efficient and robust resume will improve your chances of landing that dream job and starting your career on the right foot. Creating the perfect resume takes...
02.20.2023
2023 BEYA (2607) Interview Skills that Get You hired!
Learning Objective: Discuss techniques for promoting yourself during an interview. Do you know the benefits of establishing a positive and professional representation during an interview? Promotions depend on preparation and practice but knowing what to prepare and how to practice is...
11.03.2022
WOC 2022: (1778) The Flight Plan for Your Career: The Take Off. The Cruise. The Landing. Presented by The Boeing Company
A basic flight plan can help us, as Women of Color in STEM, take a bird's-eye view of our careers. Our careers can be divided into three major phases, which are outlined in the plan: "Take Off," "Cruise," and "Landing."...
11.03.2022
WOC 2022: (1777) USDA Forest Service, Leading as a Climate-Smart STEM Professional
Learning Objectives: Enhance your understanding of the best available science and the role of STEM professionals in the management of climate-smart forests, communities, and economies with outstanding leaders and scientists from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Drought,...
11.03.2022
WOC 2022: (1776) Women in Robotics: The Impact Women have in the Development of Robotics and Automation Presented by Amazon Robotics
Robotics and automation are vastly growing industries and women are making their way to this field. The latest trends in technologies such as autonomous driving, personal assistants such as Alexa, service robots, and industrial robots are inching into to everyday lives. At...
11.03.2022
WOC 2022: (1774) Leveling Up to Lead: Developing the Skills to Lead from the Front While Embracing Discomfort Presented by Jacobs
Learning objectives: Discuss critical leadership and team-building skills that will help you grow as a leader. It is critical to be a great leader in today's environment of constant change and a focus on diverse, high-performing teams. Learn from a panel...
11.03.2022
WOC 2022: (1770) Embracing Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trial Design Presented by Abbott
Speaker: Jennifer Jones-McMeans DVP Global Clinical Affairs Abbott
10.23.2020
A Conversation with Dr. BJ Johnson
Recently, Lango Deen and Rayondon Kennedy sat down with CEO of Clearflame Engine Technologies, Dr. BJ Johnson, for an in-depth conversation. Topics range from explaining what Clearflame is, Dr. Johnson’s STEM background, the importance of diversity, and much more. Stay...
09.17.2020
Mastering Winning Test Taking Strategies
BEYA 2020 Mastering Winning Test Taking Strategies Jerrod Henderson - Instructional Associate Professor - University of Houston Nicole Toler - Electrical Engineering Manager - Raytheon Company Cheryl Moo-Young - Executive Director, Business Transformation Office - DTCC Learning Objective: Investigate test-taking skills to achieve higher assessment scores Being prepared...
09.15.2020
Leadership and Excellence in Diversity: Sustaining the Diversity Momentum in Changing Times
BEYA 2020 Leadership and Excellence in Diversity: Sustaining the Diversity Momentum in Changing Times Dr. Tara Phelps-Jones - Assistant Inspector General - Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Drew Valentine - Vice President, People & Culture - IBM Corporation Col. Timothy Holman - Chief Diversity Officer - U.S....
09.10.2020
Study Smart, Study Less – Improving Your Study Skills
BEYA 2020 Study Smart, Study Less – Improving Your Study Skills William Wright-El - Adjunct Professor - University of Pennsylvania Carl Moore - Assistant Chief Academic Officer - University of the District of Columbia Nichelle Grant - Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion - Siemens USA Learning Objective:...

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Professional Development for Women and Minorities episodes:

2023 WOC (1441) Technology Trends Every STEM Manager Should Know

2023 WOC (1788) 'Windows and Mirrors' in Federal Spaces: Reflections of Career Success at NOAA and the USPTO

2023 WOC (1787) Having Our Say: The Influence of a Black Woman at the Table Presented by RTX

2023 WOC (1303) Keep the Fire Burning- Connecting Values, Identity, and Passion to Avoid Burnout Learning

2023 WOC (1532) Mental Health in the Era of Diversity and Inclusion

2023 WOC (1786) Managing Emerging Technologies in the Workplace Presented by Amazon

2023 WOC (1785) Lifeguarding your Career: Ride the Waves and Watch the Sharks Presented by The Boeing Company

2023 WOC (1782) Resilience: How to Use Our Life Lessons to Build Resilience for Sustained Performance Presented by Google

2023 WOC (1530) Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Unlocking a Diverse Talent Pool

2023 WOC (1620) JobMatch | X-treme Resumes: Constructing a Stellar Resume

2023 WOC (1781) Stay strong, sis! --- A discussion on resiliency and surviving the obstacles faced by women of color in corporate America Presented by Jacobs

2023 WOC (1531) DEI Ambassadors: Making a Diverse Workplace a Reality

2023 WOC (1784) Real Talk: A Conversation on Breaking the Glass Ceiling! Presented by HII

2023 WOC (1780) The Effects of Climate Change: Exciting Challenges for STEM Professionals Presented by the USDA Forest Service

2023 WOC (1436) Revolutionizing Business Continuity Through Digital Transformation

2023 BEYA (2707) How to Mobilize Your PhDs to Drive Diversity and Grow the Business Presented by Booz Allen Hamilton

2023 BEYA (2706) Am I Invisible? Overcoming the Challenges of Being Seen and Heard Presented by Raytheon Technologies

2023 BEYA (2709) Invent and Simplify: A Deeper Look Into One of Amazon’s Leadership Principles Presented by Amazon Global Robotics

2023 BEYA (2716) You Belong in the Room: Build Confidence in Your Truth Presented by Huntington Ingalls Industries

2023 BEYA (2714) A Day in the Life of an Air Force Engineer/Scientist Presented by the U.S. Air Force

2023 BEYA (2713) Crown Jewels Analysis for Industrial Control Systems Presented by The MITRE Corporation

2023 BEYA (2402) A True Commitment to Sustainability: The Emergence of the Green Circular Economy

2023 BEYA (2802) Job Readiness Certification – Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette

2023 BEYA (2450) Let’s Talk Open Source: The Future of Global Platform Development is Here

2023 BEYA (2705) Becoming Everything You Are In A Post Pandemic Environment Presented by The Boeing Company

2023 BEYA (2948) Small Business: 2023 State of Black Government Contracting; Transcending COVID; Navigating Changes in Government Contracting

2023 BEYA (2945) Freedom to Serve In a Digital Age

2023 BEYA (2944) Engineering Challenges and Opportunities Infrastructure, Simulation, Technology, and HCM

2023 BEYA (2947) Cybersecurity: Using Zero Trust to Secure the Hybrid Workforce

2023 BEYA (2946) Energy: Enabling the Defense of Nation

2023 BEYA (2711) General Dynamics Leading Technologies: Calling All Innovators! Presented by General Dynamics

2023 BEYA (2619) Success Driven Study Habits: How to Increase Positive Study Skills

2023 BEYA (2451) The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): The Convergence of Cybersecurity and Biomedical Engineering in the Healthcare Industry

2023 BEYA (2701) Developing Your Elevator Pitch Presented by Lockheed Martin Corporation

2023 BEYA (2708) Navigating Your Career Through Mentorship Presented by Northrop Grumman Corporation

2023 BEYA (2617) Planning for Success: Increasing Personal Effectiveness Through Time Management

2023 BEYA (2403) Smart Manufacturing: The Future of Making is Digital (Autodesk)

2023 BEYA (2702) Driving Innovation and the Live Shopping Experience through Video Commerce Presented by Qurate Retail Group

2023 BEYA (2623) Let’s Get That JOB: Job Search Skills and Strategies That Lead You to the “Best Fit” Opportunity

2023 BEYA (2620) X-treme Resumes: Constructing a Stellar Resume

2023 BEYA (2607) Interview Skills that Get You hired!

WOC 2022: (1778) The Flight Plan for Your Career: The Take Off. The Cruise. The Landing. Presented by The Boeing Company

WOC 2022: (1777) USDA Forest Service, Leading as a Climate-Smart STEM Professional

WOC 2022: (1776) Women in Robotics: The Impact Women have in the Development of Robotics and Automation Presented by Amazon Robotics

WOC 2022: (1774) Leveling Up to Lead: Developing the Skills to Lead from the Front While Embracing Discomfort Presented by Jacobs

WOC 2022: (1770) Embracing Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trial Design Presented by Abbott

A Conversation with Dr. BJ Johnson

Mastering Winning Test Taking Strategies

Leadership and Excellence in Diversity: Sustaining the Diversity Momentum in Changing Times

Study Smart, Study Less – Improving Your Study Skills