The virtual professional development session organized by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) on November 15, 2023, was an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn about the Leadership Competency Model and the volunteer leadership opportunities available in SWE. The event was designed to help participants develop leadership skills that are transferable to their professional careers, build friendships and mentoring relationships, try new ideas, and give back some of the value they have received from SWE.
During the session, Amanda Alsbrook spoke on the positions open for SWE Dallas, highlighting the importance of volunteer work and how it can help individuals build leadership skills. Shelley shared her journey through SWE, providing insights on how she has benefited from the organization and how others can do the same.
The event emphasized the significance of volunteer work and the multitude of volunteer positions open, including opportunities to work on the SWE magazine. Attendees were also introduced to the SWE Leadership Competency Model, which can be accessed via SWE’s Advance Learning Center. The model provides a framework for developing leadership skills and advancing in SWE.
As an added bonus, attendees were given the opportunity to participate in a raffle and win some SWE swag and other goodies. The winner of the raffle was Dana Emswiler.
The event was held virtually via Zoom, and the Zoom link was sent through EventBrite. To feel extra prepared for the session, attendees were encouraged to take the free “Introduction to the SWE Leadership Competency Model” module in SWE’s Advance Learning Center.
Overall, the Advancing in SWE – November PD Virtual Event was an informative and engaging session that provided attendees with valuable insights into the Leadership Competency Model and the volunteer leadership opportunities available in SWE.
