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Chapter News
IEEE-HKN Pathways to Industry
IEEE-HKN Pathways to Industry brings together students
and industry, young professionals and graduate schools,
experts, and thought leaders to have critical discussions
and present helpful information needed to prepare
our future workforce. This two-day event, is filled with
career coaching, professional development, technical
discussions, and panels to addresses the questions and
needs of students and young engineers as they make
the decisions that will shape their future.
IEEE-HKN hosts two virtual conferences (Pathways to
Industry and HKN TechX) during the year that are open
to HKN and IEEE members. The annual HKN Student
Leadership Conference, which is exclusive to HKN
students and members, is held in person. Industry,
graduate schools, and technical societies are welcome
to sponsor and interact at our events. For more
information, contact Nancy Ostin, n.ostin@ieee.org.
Mark Easley, Texas Instruments University Programs presents " How to
Find and Rock Your Internship or Early Career "
The 2023 Pathways to Industry featured keynote
addresses by IEEE President-Elect and HKN member
Tom Coughlin on IEEE-Your Professional Home, and
by the father of the Arbitron Rating System and HKN
member Dr. Patrick Nunally, inspiring students and
young professionals about the opportunities to make
their mark in tackling the technology challenges of
their generation.
Over 350 people attended the 10 sessions, with topics
ranging from " How to Find and Rock Your Internship
and Early Career " to " Electrification of Transportation "
and " Amplify Your Online Presence " . Two days, 24
speakers, two keynotes and a recruitment fair with over
350 attendees. The HKN Board of Governors extended
special invitations to development nations, making this a
truly international event. Our recruitment fair produced a
resume book of over 400 resumes, real-time interviews,
and interactive booths that offered attendees a chance
to interact directly with recruiters for internships and
full-time positions for new graduates and experienced
engineers as they look to advance their careers.
Karen Panetta 2019 HKN President with Patrick Nunally " Father of the
Arbitron Rating System "
"
I want to take this opportunity also
to thank you very much for Pathways to
Industry. It was a fantastic event, and I was
very happy to participate. Thank you,
Nancy, Michael, Amy, Sylvie, and all who
contributed; it was spectacular! "
MATTEO, MU NU CHAPTER
Amplify Your Online Presence to Build Your Confidence, Credibility, and
Career by Susan Young, Sue Young Media
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