Agenda
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| 8:00 a.m. | Registration opens with a light breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome address by Dr. Edmund Herod, Director of the West Houston Institute at HCC |
| 8:35 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Women Breaking Barriers Panel Discussion Women climbing the professional ladder means a lot more than luck and hard work, it takes a vision and it takes passion. Learn from these successful women about how they have been able to achieve their successes, what they’ve learned, and how we can also all achieve greatness.
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| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions
Attendees will choose 2 sessions to attend Breakout Sessions 1) Beyond STEAM Let's take a first-hand look at how STEAM is transforming the Arts and every aspect of future jobs. Artists used to be just artists and engineers used to be just engineers but today the lines are increasingly blurred. Today, it is almost absolutely necessary for both groups to embrace a broadening set of skills for future growth. In this session, we will be demonstrating an interactive light and sound display and show some of the simple methods that made it possible and as always powered by STEAM!
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2) Careers in STEM fields Careers in STEM vary and sometimes the road may become confusing and filled with many options. Come and learn from women who are engineers, architects, and who work in fields related to STEM. They will help you understand your options and create your roadmap.
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3) Careers in Finance, Banking and Law Careers in Finance, Banking and Law are underrepresented by women; yet, women are breaking barriers in these fields because of all of their expertise and dedication to these fields. Learn from women who pursued careers in these fields to learn and the do’s and don’ts and how to select the best path for you.
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4) Careers in Government Choosing a career can be intimidating. The great news is that, as Michelle Obama stated in her book, “becoming” is a part of the on-going process. Learn from career guidance experts on the main things that you should know, questions that you should ask, and things as simple as where to begin. This panel will help you understand how to best build your career ladder.
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5) Career Guidance Choosing a career can be intimidating. The great news is that, as Michelle Obama stated in her book, “becoming” is a part of the on-going process. Learn from career guidance experts on the main things that you should know, questions that you should ask, and things as simple as where to begin. This panel will help you understand how to best build your career ladder.
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6) Brand YOU Personal branding is ongoing. Learn from these branding experts about finding your motivation, creating the best version of yourself (including on social media), and branding yourself for future opportunities.
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7) Taking Care of YOU Taking care of yourself is very important. Learn from these motivational speakers and coaches on ways to avoid depression, when to ask for help, and how to best overcome challenges in various situations.
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| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Keynote Address by Nicole Young - Recruitment Marketing Lead, Amazon |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
Women Helping Women Panel Discussion Breaking barriers requires collaboration and support. As the minority in many fields, women have to rely on one another for support, collaboration, and encouragement to achieve together. Hear from women whose professional goals include helping other women to succeed and break barriers together.
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| 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Speed Networking and Symposium Expo - Exhibitors are welcome |
| 2:30 p.m. | Close |
