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Engaging younger members

Engaging younger members. SAE Central Ontario & Oregon Sections. The Team. Andrew Shenouda SAE Central Ontario Section Evan Chenoweth SAE Oregon Section Fady Assaad SAE Central Ontario Section Kelly Gallagher SAE Oregon Section Saloni Sabharwal SAE Central Ontario Section. AGENDA.

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Engaging younger members

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  1. Engaging younger members SAE Central Ontario & Oregon Sections

  2. The Team • Andrew Shenouda • SAE Central Ontario Section • Evan Chenoweth • SAE Oregon Section • FadyAssaad • SAE Central Ontario Section • Kelly Gallagher • SAE Oregon Section • SaloniSabharwal • SAE Central Ontario Section

  3. AGENDA Introduction and Overview Events Communication Networking and career development Conclusion

  4. Introduction and Overview • In order to share new ideas and relate to a changing workforce, it is increasingly important to engage younger SAE members (35 and Younger). • In this session: • Communicate effectively with younger members • increase their attendance to events • meet their needs in areas of networking and career development

  5. AGENDA Introduction and Overview Events Communication Networking and career development Conclusion

  6. Events – Interesting Cross-discipline Bike Fitting seminar Exciting! ChumpCar budget racing Unusual Ryno Motors single wheel motorcycle Local B-Line electric trike delivery

  7. Events – Relevant and Informative Cutting Edge MotoCzysz E1pc electric race motorcycle SAE Relevant Freightliner Natural Gas Vehicles Engineering

  8. Events – Informative Convey knowledge relevant to members’ work Warn Industries locking hub technology HR presentation on engineering job hunting

  9. Events – Affordable and Fun! Cheap/free food and drinks + good location + fun activities = great turnout and participation Board meetings at a brew pub* BBQ with cheap/free food Free pizza at student night *SAE funds CANNOT be used to purchase alcohol

  10. Events – Call for help • Why should they help your local SAE board? • Networking • Professional development (resume building) • Teamwork • Leadership • Community service • Free and fun! • Ask before the presentation and follow up with one-to-one contact afterwards

  11. Events - Discussion • What events have worked in your section to engage younger members? • What events do you think could be effective in engaging younger members and why?

  12. AGENDA Introduction and Overview Events Communication Networking and career development Conclusion

  13. Communication - Email • MAILCHIMP • Format emails and manage lists efficiently • Overview of progress reports of multiple campaigns • Helps to access effective ways of communication • Mailchimpv/s Engineer Exchange

  14. Communication - Email

  15. Communication - Website • Improved Website • Ease of formatting and navigation • Improved management of all data • Aesthetically pleasing and attractive • Minimal charges for domain name and domain hosting • Easily accessible - Paypalbutton available

  16. Communication – Social Media • Why important? • Most effective method of targeting the student population • Efficient means of E-Marketing • Means of gauging reactions to various events hosted by the section and potential improvements • Present Scenario: • No defined Social Media role on the SAE COS governing council • Suggested Improvement and Outcome: • Dedicated role will ensure maximum exposure on these forums

  17. Communication – Social Media

  18. Communications - Discussion • What communication lines have been effective for your section to engage younger members? • What communication lines do you think could be effective in engaging younger members and why?

  19. AGENDA Introduction and Overview Events Communication Networking and career development Conclusion

  20. Networking and Career Development • Student Involvement – Why? • Students are the future! • Networking and career advancement opportunities for students • Students bring an innovative and fresh way of thinking • Opportunity for students to get involved with in the Engineering Field outside of school

  21. Networking and Career Development • Student Involvement- Examples • Get Involved with the Universities and Engineering Societies. • Frosh Week • Support Engineering Society events • Hold Events such as speakers, conferences or shows on University Campuses • Governing Board Representatives • Each School is asked to have a representative from a engineering society or team to attend monthly meetings • If all else fails, offer free food or money! SAE Booth at UofT Frosh Week SAE Central Ontario Event Held on campus

  22. Networking and Career Development • SAE CDS - Students Night • Annual Event organized by SAE Central Ontario • All Universities with in Central Ontario are invited to bring their CDS projects for display • Design Challenge presentation followed by question and answer period by SAE Judges • Top 3 Presentations win money to support next years project Students Night 2009 – U of T Aero-Design Students Night 2013 – Oregon Section Students Night 2011 – U of T Formula.

  23. Networking and Career Development • SAE CDS – U of T Shoot Out • Annual event organized by University of Toronto Formula SAE team • All Formula SAE teams are invited to a friendly event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Pak • Supported by SAE Central Ontario

  24. Networking and Career Development • Job Seekers • Publicize meetings where job seekers can find them • Keep online calendar up to date • Cross-promote with other Engineering and Technical Societies • Present to job seekers group • E.g. High-Tech Networking Group in Beaverton, OR • Emphasize the networking opportunities from SAE • Company Representatives

  25. Networking and Career Development • New Employees • Primarily looking to grow in their career • Increase technical knowledge • Expand professional network • Develop teamwork and leadership skills • They can be a leader even as young employees • Get a leg up • Company reps can refer new employees

  26. Networking and Career Development - Discussion • What does your section do (or should do) to keep students engaged to continue becoming engaged as younger members after graduation? • How do you include networking in your events?

  27. AGENDA Introduction and Overview Events Communication Networking and career development Conclusion

  28. Conclusion • Engaging Younger Members is extremely valuable for your sections • SAE Central Ontario & SAE Oregon share some best practices • Events • Communication • Networking & Career Development

  29. QUESTIONS?

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