Here are some pictures of our last event. It was truly an excellent presentation from a career development point of view.

Professional Development Luncheon

Tuesday, September 1, 2015  |  12-1 PM

GPC Headquarters – Banquet Room 241 Ralph McGill Blvd NE | Atlanta GA 30308 | Map

Register for our Professional Development Luncheon: “From teleCommunications and Resistors to Communications and Relationships”. We are honored to host Anthony Washington, an exceptional speaker that will share with us the essentials and the irrelevant of how to succeed in the corporate world.

The corporate paradigm has changed, it is no longer about what you know, it is who you know. Corporate leaders say that the ability to communicate well orally is one of the most important skills their recruiters look for in job candidates. Anthony is going to share his lessons learned on how to get into Corporate America and how to succeed once you get there. Anthony is going to explain how he went from learning about resistors and telecommunications to relationships and communications. Anthony’s credentials include seven (7) years in Toastmasters (International Speaking Organization) where he was voted best speaker as well serving as a United Way Loaned Executive. He will share his lessons learned after years of education and experience working in a Fortune 500 Corporation.

Registration for the meeting has started and will continue until Sunday, August 30th. Online admission is going to be free for IEEE Members and $10 for Non-IEEE Members. If you forgot to register, you are always welcomed to come in. Admission price at the registration table the day of the luncheon are $10 for IEEE Members and $15 for Non-IEEE Members. Lunch will be provided.

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Professional Development Luncheon

Tuesday, September 1, 2015  |  12-1 PM

GPC Headquarters – Banquet Room 241 Ralph McGill Blvd NE | Atlanta GA 30308 | Map

Save the date for our Professional Development Luncheon: “From teleCommunications and Resistors to Communications and Relationships”. We are going to have Anthony Washington, an exceptional speaker that will share with us the essentials and the irrelevant of how to succeed in the corporate world.

The corporate paradigm has changed, it is no longer about what you know, it is who you know. Corporate leaders say that the ability to communicate well orally is one of the most important skills their recruiters look for in job candidates. Anthony is going to share his lessons learned on how to get into Corporate America and how to succeed once you get there. Anthony is going to explain how he went from learning about resistors and telecommunications to relationships and communications. Anthony’s credentials include seven (7) years in Toastmasters (International Speaking Organization) where he was voted best speaker as well serving as a United Way Loaned Executive. He will share his lessons learned after years of education and experience working in a Fortune 500 Corporation.

Registration for the meeting will start next week. Online admission is going to be free for IEEE Members and $10 for Non-IEEE Members. Lunch will be provided.

IEEE Power & Energy Society Young Professionals Webinar Series

Going 100% Renewable Energy

24 July 2015 12:00 pm eastern

Presented by Mustafa Almomani
IndyACT in Jordan

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Renewable energy is not a fantasy but a requirement if we want to save the world from drastic climate change. This webinar will discuss Solar and Wind technologies that are seen as being the source of electricity replacing all fossil fuels, which became the most economical solution for new capacity in growing number of countries and regions and are typically the most economical solution for new grid-connected capacity where good resources are available.

This talk examines why we should go 100% renewable energy with several case studies and examples across the world and what we are doing in Go100%RE campaign in Jordan. It will also cover what kind of skills and knowledge that the engineers would need to become part of the movement toward achieving 100% renewable energy.

IEEE Power & Energy Society Young Professionals Webinar Series

The Road to Becoming a Professional Engineer (PE)

01 July 2015 1:00 pm eastern

Presented by Kevin Maynard P.E.
Technical Leader, Eaton Corporation

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A great deal of people are aware of the process and path towards degrees in higher education though not as many people know the process and path towards obtaining your professional engineer certification. This talk will provide a road map of how to obtain a professional engineers license using several case studies across the United States. An attendee will see the benefit of obtaining the certification from both a career growth and educational stand point. An attendee will also be able to identify if their career choices would be enhanced by achieving professional certification. Topics of discussion will also include preparation techniques for the FE and the PE, ways to document design experience, and engineering ethics law after you have your license. Recent graduates and engineers in the first 5 years of their careers should attend this webinar. All engineers interested in professional growth will benefit by attendance at this webinar.

Happy Hour & Summer Social

Wednesday, July 1 | 5-7 PM

Manuel’s Tavern | 602 North Highland Ave NE | Atlanta GA 30307 | Map

Please join us for our summer mixer and take an opportunity to get to know your fellow Young Professional members better. This will be a joint meeting with the IEEE Computer Society, so it’s also a great chance to meet new people. Light appetizers will be provided by the chapter; drinks are pay-as-you go. We’ll be meeting in the main dinning area.

No registration fee is required, but please RSVP to make sure we save your seat.

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