Professional Development for Women and Minorities

Learning Objective: Discuss techniques for promoting yourself during an interview. Do you know the benefits of establishing a positive and professional representation during an interview? Promotions depend on preparation and practice but knowing what to prepare and how to practice is essential. Mastering the Interview Training Materials holds the knowledge of the qualities that employers desire. E...

A basic flight plan can help us, as Women of Color in STEM, take a bird's-eye view of our careers. Our careers can be divided into three major phases, which are outlined in the plan: "Take Off," "Cruise," and "Landing." For example, consider the "take off," which includes accelerating and preparatory steps, such as an action plan. Making progress or navigating in the right direction is interpreted...

Learning Objectives: Enhance your understanding of the best available science and the role of STEM professionals in the management of climate-smart forests, communities, and economies with outstanding leaders and scientists from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service.   Drought, hurricanes, flooding, extreme weather, and catastrophic wildfires driven by the growing clima...

Robotics and automation are vastly growing industries and women are making their way to this field. The latest trends in technologies such as autonomous driving, personal assistants such as Alexa, service robots, and industrial robots are inching into to everyday lives. At Amazon, the Global Robotics organization is continually re-imaging what present day life looks like. We see the big picture, i...

Learning objectives: Discuss critical leadership and team-building skills that will help you grow as a leader.   It is critical to be a great leader in today's environment of constant change and a focus on diverse, high-performing teams. Learn from a panel of experienced women professionals who have learned how to manage the challenges of Corporate America successfully. They will share experiences...

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Recently, Lango Deen and Rayondon Kennedy sat down with CEO of Clearflame Engine Technologies, Dr. BJ Johnson, for an in-depth conversation. Topics range from explaining what Clearflame is, Dr. Johnson’s STEM background, the importance of diversity, and much more. Stay tuned for CCG Media’s presentation of “A Conversation with Dr. BJ Johnson,” featuring Lango Deen and Rayondon Kennedy.

BEYA 2020 Mastering Winning Test Taking Strategies   Jerrod Henderson - Instructional Associate Professor - University of Houston Nicole Toler - Electrical Engineering Manager - Raytheon Company Cheryl Moo-Young - Executive Director, Business Transformation Office - DTCC     Learning Objective: Investigate test-taking skills to achieve higher assessment scores Being prepared for tests is not an ea...

BEYA 2020 Leadership and Excellence in Diversity: Sustaining the Diversity Momentum in Changing Times   Dr. Tara Phelps-Jones - Assistant Inspector General - Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Drew Valentine - Vice President, People & Culture - IBM Corporation Col. Timothy Holman - Chief Diversity Officer - U.S. Army Jasmine Brennan - Inclusion and Diversity in Corporate Social Responsibi...

BEYA 2020 Study Smart, Study Less – Improving Your Study Skills   William Wright-El - Adjunct Professor - University of Pennsylvania Carl Moore - Assistant Chief Academic Officer - University of the District of Columbia Nichelle Grant - Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion - Siemens USA     Learning Objective: Assess methods for improving study skills Learning to study effectively is a skill that...

BEYA 2020   Want a Security Clearance? This is What You Need to Know     Doretta Boazzo - Industrial Security Officer - General Dynamics Corporation Robbin Johnson - Senior Information System Security Engineer - National Security Agency Anita Hawkins - Program Manager for Continuous Evaluation - U.S. Intelligence Community     Learning Objective: Examine the process of achieving a U.S. security cl...

BEYA 2020   Lessons in Leadership: Essentials for Becoming a Successful Government Contractor - A Blueprint for Success     Deidre Windsor - President & CEO - Windsor Group Dwight Deneal - Director - DLA Office of Small Business Programs Staci Redmon - Founder - Strategy and Management Services, Inc. Jimmy Smith - Director - Small Business Programs Department of the Navy LTC Allan Thomas - Preside...

BEYA 2020   Making More Minutes - Time Management for Pre-Professionals     Tammy Jones - Senior Recruiter - Federal Aviation Administration Lisa Valle - IT Senior Manager - The Boeing Company Marcos Purty - Plant Executive Director - General Motors Candace Cox-Wemberley - CEO - I Am A Genius     Learning Objective: Develop time management skills for better organization and productivity   Students...

BEYA 2020   Lessons in Leadership: 4 Stars, America STEM 2020     (Ret.) Lt. Gen. Robert Ferrell - Vice President of Public Sector Strategy - World Wide Technology, Inc. (Ret.) Gen. Vincent K. BrooksDirector - Gary Sinise Foundation     Strategic discussion with senior leaders from the Army, Air Force, and/or other Department of Defense organizations about the opportunities and threats faced by ou...

BEYA 2020   Lessons in Leadership: Acquisition and Supply Chain   (Ret.) Maj. Gen. Cedric George - CEO - George Consulting Group Kevin Bostick - Director, Operations and Readiness, G-3 - U.S. Army Materiel Command Michael Johnston - Assistant Commandant for Acquisition and Chief Acquisition Officer - U.S. Coast Guard Director of Logistics and Installations - U.S. National Guard Bureau   Acquisitio...

BEYA 2020   Project Management Professional- A Path to Freedom and Government Opportunity   Michele Jones - CEO - The Bones Theory Group, LLC Dr. Anthony Junior - President - Strategic Consulting Network, Inc. Eric Watson - Project Manager - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Andre Smith - Engineering Project Manager - Science Systems and Applications   Top leaders in the field of project manage...

BEYA 2020   Men2Men: My Brothers' Keeper   Ted Imes - (Ret.) Program Director - Northrop Grumman Corporation   Learning Objective: Facilitate candid dialogue by men about men in the new decade and the changing roles they encounter in today’s world.    The BEYA Men2Men session offers supportive round-table conversations about conditions that impair quality of life and contribute to problems related...

Recently, Lango Deen sat down with the 2020 Women of Color STEM Conference Technologist of the Year, RADM Sylvia Trent-Adams, for an in-depth conversation. Topics range from the recognizing achievements and acknowledging challenges, how she helped improve healthcare services in different communities, her experience in Hampton University’s nursing program, and much more. Stay tuned for CCG Media’s...

Recently, Lango Deen sat down with VADM Dr. Adam Robinson, for an in-depth conversation. Topics range from the importance of Global Health Security, his introduction to COVID-19, tips and suggestions on how to improve global health security, and much more. Stay tuned for CCG Media’s presentation of “A Conversation with VADM Adam Robinson,” featuring Lango Deen.

BEYA 2020   Job Ready Certification/Fast Track - Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette   Talia Fox - CEO - KUSI Global   Learning Objective: Examine methods for successfully understanding corporate etiquette Professionals understand that etiquette in business is a critical factor in making decisions. Success in any industry relies on relationships, whether with coworkers, cli...

BEYA 2020   Turning Information into Reliable Data: Tools and Techniques to Interpret, Organize, and Increase Reliable Business Results   Jeannice Fairer Samani - Executive Leader - Fairrer Samani Group Kristy Bridges - Systems Engineer Manager - Lockheed Martin Nancy Morgan - Assistant DNI for Information and Data - U.S. Intelligence Community   Learning Objective: Increase professional effective...

BEYA 2020     Think, Act, Achieve Extraordinary Results- Winning Executive Coaching Strategies for the Leader and the Coach   Learning Objective: This seminar provides a vault of pioneering concepts, tools, and resources that move leaders from innovative thought to strategic action. Leadership is about moving toward important goals and embracing the potential and growth power of people. Whether yo...

BEYA 2020   The Path to Being the Best Leader: How to Lead with Charisma, Integrity, and Conviction   Karmyn Norwood - Vice President - Lockheed Martin Corporation Mariama Beemer - Advanced Technical Content Developer - NetApp Inc. Olu Bolden - Director - Raytheon Company Toya JacksonManufacturing Engineering Director - General Motors   Learning Objective: Discuss methods that increase leadership...

BEYA 2020   Information is Power! Using Defensive Solutions in Cyber Security   Aaron Ferguson - Technical Director - National Security Agency Carl Jackson - Director - Lockheed Martin Corporation LaNaia Jones - Deputy Chief Information Officer - Office of the Director of National Intelligence LaLisha Hurt - Sr. Director, Deputy CISO - General Dynamics Jason Harrell - Executive Director - DTCC   L...

BEYA 2020   Licensure as a Professional Engineer - Its Value and the Steps to Take   Eric Fonville - Development Engineer - General Motors CDR LaKeeva Gunderson - Operations Officer - Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic   Learning Objective: Examine the methods and reasoning for obtaining the professional engineer license A professional engineer (P.E.) is a person who is licensed to...