Objective:
To implement a program for women engineering students to equip them with necessary social skills for a smooth transition to work place and a successful career in the engineering professions.
Approach:
The program will provide individual mentorship by a professional women engineer and will establish a professional network among the participating students by using the learning communities (LC).
Expected Outcomes:
Students completing the program...
- will improve their soft skills through professional mentoring and peer networking
- will expand their knowledge of setting career goals and career management, successful interview management, evaluating job offers, conflict management and resolution, finding a mentor and a network, building professional image
- will build confidence