Securing the Bag During A Recession
The winds are changing. In today’s workplace, it can be even more difficult to remain employed or to find a job. Whatever your current job situation is, Securing The Bag During A Recession has something for you.
The 4th Annual Women of Color in STEM Virtual Summit is designed for Black, Latina, and Indigenous women STEM professionals in need of solid support and training around job security, finding a new job, and even starting a business.
This year our focus is showing you how to overcome numerous challenges you’ll encounter with a pandemic and in the midst of social justice change. You’ll be able to use them to navigate your career now and in the future.
Now is the time to get clear, so you can move closer towards your vision of career success. Discover the strategies that other Black women and Latinas have used in their careers.
The goal of the summit is to help Black, Latina, and Indigenous women excel in their career growth and employment with actionable steps and confidence. We will provide you with the right tools to move beyond things that might be holding you back, so you can power through to your career growth.
From revising your career path to using your technical skills to generate income, we are going to explore essential aspects of starting and maintaining successful careers in STEM.
This event is for you if...
- You’re a Black, Latina, or Indigenous woman
- You’re a scientist, an engineer, or a tech professional
- You’ve been laid off or could be any day now
- You’re looking to use your technical experience and education to create your own business
- You'd like to gain clarity and confidence in your career goals
- You'd like to learn from successful Black and Latina women in STEM
- You'd like to get a promotion
Course Curriculum
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1
Being Indispensable: 5 Techniques for Setting Yourself Apart and Securing the Bag!
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By: Melanie Rivera
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By: Lekisha Middleton
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2
Launching Your Business During a Recession
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By: Lekisha Middleton
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3
Power of the Pivot: How to Reinvent Yourself
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By: Christie Lindor
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4
Using A Bridge Job to Get Paid & Develop Skills
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By: Rebecca Garcia
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5
Don't Network, Connect
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By: Michele Heyward
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6
Podcast
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How to Pivot from Engineering to Tech
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Meet Theola DeBose Founder and CEO of JSkills
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7
Worksheet
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Securing the Bag During a Recession Worksheet
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