SWE - August Newsletter
Survey *** Meet & Greet *** Networking
In this Newsletter
- Meet and Greet, Monday, August 26
- Nebraska Tech Collaborative Mixer
- FY25 Survey
- Membership Join/Renew information
- SWE Calendar
- Instagram account information
- WE24 - Annual Conference - Together We Rise October 24-26, 2024
Farmers + Makers Market
We want to try and plan fun get-togethers once or twice a month to encourage everyone to come out and meet some new faces, make new connections and have fun! Our first one is coming up soon. We hope to post them on Instagram also, so keep your eyes open for more!
Join us for The Monday Night Market on Monday, August 26th from 5-8PM in Olde Towne, Elkhorn! We will meet at the Main Street Cellar at 2714 N. Main Street for drinks and appetizers from 5 – 6 p.m. and then visit the market.
Come meet with other people in the engineering/construction/technical industry and enjoy getting to know each other.
YOU WILL FIND…
- fresh local produce - live music
- handmade goodies - food truck
- delicious desserts - outdoor seating
AND SO MUCH MORE!
See more information here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551381580024
Registration not required, but encouraged in order to seat everyone.
Monday, Aug 26, 2024, 05:00 PM
Main Street Cellar, North Main Street, Elkhorn, NE, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Nebraska Tech Collaborative Mixer
Nebraska Tech Collaborative is pleased to invite you to an evening of networking and collaboration at the Omaha Conservatory of Music.
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St, Omaha, 68132
This mixer offers a prime opportunity to expand your professional network in a welcoming and dynamic environment. We hope to foster meaningful connections and stimulate innovative discussions among professionals from diverse industries.
At this mixer, you'll have the chance to:
· Connect with industry leaders and emerging talent
· Share insights and best practices
· Explore potential collaborations and partnerships
· Expand your professional network
Light refreshments will be served to facilitate conversation and networking.
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/.../ntcmixeratomahaconservatoryo.../
FY25 SURVEY
Our leadership team is looking for input from our members and newsletter recipients to determine how we can best serve you and your needs.
Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LZ2YTZD
We hope that you will take some time to fill it out and help us with our planning. We will be holding a drawing for Scooters gift cards for everyone who has filled out the survey by Wednsday, August 28 so please take a few minutes to give us your input today.
SWE Membership Renewal by September 30.
SWE Renewals are due by the end of September. Renew your membership now.
To renew your membership: https://swe.org/membership/oneswe-renewal/
To learn more about joining SWE you can visit: https://swe.org/membership/join-swe/
Why Join SWE?
The SWE Nebraska group offers the following to meet your needs!
A Community of Support:
- Work-life balance events from finance tips to health and wellness
- Social events such as trying out local shops around Eastern Nebraska or craft activities
Professional Development:
- Mentorship available in navigating your current position or exploring other companies
- Workshops on managing work relationships
Networking Opportunities:
- Learn about companies that host SWE events
- Regional, national, and virtual career fairs exclusively for SWE members
Volunteering in K-12 Education
- Speaking to local robotics high school clubs or judging local science fairs
- Preparing activities for afterschool programs in underrepresented schools
If you are interested in joining SWE you can visit: https://swe.org/membership/join-swe/
If you have questions, please contact our Membership Chair, Zully Mora at zllperez@gmail.com
SWE CALENDAR
August 26 - Meet & Greet - Farmer's + Makers Market in Elkhorn
September 4 - Networking Opportunity - Nebraska Tech Collaborative Mixer, Omaha
September 12 - Get to Know SWE in Omaha - Location TBD
October 24-26 - SWE24 Annual Conference
SWE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT - SWE WEBSITE NAME CHANGE
SWE - Eastern Nebraska just launched their official Instagram page! Follow us at @SWENebraska to get updates on events, opportunities, and resources.
SWE has changed their webpage platform, so unfortunately we have to change our webpage name from SWE-Nebraska.org to easternnebraska.swe.org .The SWE-Nebraska.org will be phased out in the next several months, so please change this information in you contacts.
With any questions, you can contact our leadership team at easternnebraskaswe@gmail.com
WE24 Annual Conference - Registration is Open
WE24: Together We Rise, is a three-day flagship event by the Society of Women Engineers which offers opportunities to engage in networking, gain career insights, and connect with industry leaders on innovation. Participants can attend interactive workshops on leadership and engineering subjects, cultivating relationships and empowering women.
SWE has put together a justification letter that you can use when asking your company to fund the WE 24 Convention. You can download it by going to the convention sight at WE24: Together We Rise | SWE Conference or by typing in https://we24.SWE.org
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Website: https://easternnebraska.swe.org/
Email: easternnebraskaswe@gmail.com