SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (SWE)HOUSTON AREA SECTION

Carla Fair-Wright, MCP, CSQEVice President External Affairs for Society of Women EngineersEnergy Collaborative Workforce Meeting - July 22, 2008

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (SWE)HOUSTON SECTION

A Brief History - Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

SWE Houston — Who We Are

Why SWE Works

 

SWE – CO

RE BELIEFS

Core beliefs, values and purpose of the organization

IntegrityWe aspire to the highest level of ethical behavior as evidenced by honesty and dignity in our personal and professional relationships and responsibilities.

RespectWe acknowledge gender, ethnic, cultural and other differences, and strive to respect the added values they bring.

Mutual SupportWe provide an organization that fosters mentoring, and the development of professional and personal networks.

Professional ExcellenceWe conduct our activities in a professional manner, demonstrating and demanding the highest standards of business practices.

Core beliefs, values, and purpose of the organization

SWE - G

OALS

Current goals as an organization

SWE willProvide opportunities for women to attain, enhance, and demonstrate

leadership, and professional and technical excellence that results in career aspiration, advancement, achievement, and satisfaction.

Embrace and promote the value and power of diversity in specialties, age, race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, and interests.

Share its acquired knowledge and promote programs that bridge the gaps in recruitment, professional development, and retention of women in engineering

Inspire girls and women from diverse backgrounds and life stages to aspire to engineering for meaningful and rewarding careers.

Current goals as an organization

SWE – REG

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C ( 4 STATES )SWE Region C - Texas

Where we are

SWE – W

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SWE Houston SectionWho we are

• We have over 300 members• Representing over 83 different companies

SWE – W

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Industry %Male %Female Male Female TotalAerospace 90.9% 9.1% 167,055 16,653 183,708

Process 85.6% 14.4% 92,769 15,583 108,352Commercial 89.9% 10.1% 408,397 46,098 454,495Environment

al 77.8% 22.2% 44,943 12,816 57,760IT 83.7% 16.3% 2,012,543 392,663 2,405,206

Maritime 94.9% 5.1% 14,737 791 15,528Nuclear 91.6% 8.4% 13,284 1,222 14,506Process 93.7% 6.3% 35,376 2,372 37,748

2,789,103 488,199 3,277,302

Women Engineers by Industry

SWE Member Statistics

53% have been a professional memberfor more than 10 years

68% attend more than 5 events a year

42% work in the Central (inside 610) area32% live in the Central (inside 610) area26% live in various other areas

$6500.00 4 - $500 Bechtel Scholarships

6 - $500.00 SWE-HA Scholarships1 - $1000.00 FIRST Scholarship1 - $500.00 Special Circumstances Scholarship.

2 - $2600.00 Space Camp Scholarships 

ScholarshipsSW

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OEmployed Engineers by Gender

Year Male Female % Female

1983 1,480,824 91,176 5.8%

1994 1,711,122 154,878 8.3%

1995 1,771,544 162,456 8.4%

1996 1,793,400 166,600 8.5%

1997 1,840,544 195,456 9.6%

1998 1,824,228 227,772 11.1%

1999 1,860,414 220,586 10.6% Source: US Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Volumes 1995 through 2000; Table: Employed Civilians, by Occupation, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin. (Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment and Earnings, monthly, January issues.)

SWE – BEN

EFITS: BUSIN

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Professional development for women employees

Recruiting opportunities & resources

Business development with high net worth, well-educated women decision-makers

Retention of women employees by demonstrating commitment to advancing women & celebrating their contributions

Professional rejuvenation: SWE women inspire, lead, help, direct & create positive work environments

Benefits for Business Community

In-person & online worldwide networking

Online access to business & job-hunting resources

Members-only listservs

Experts & mentors in many topics & disciplines e-Classes on many technical and soft skill subjects Student chapters & programs for young women & girls

Speaking opportunities at conferences & events

Benefits for Individual Members SWE – BEN

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SWE – FU

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A look Ahead

2008 – What’s Ahead

Events Ahead

Check our website

www.swehouston.org