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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ENGAGING YOUNGER MEMBERSSAE Central Ontario & Oregon Sections
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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
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AGENDA• Introduction and Overview• Events • Communication• Networking and career development• Conclusion
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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
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AGENDA• Introduction and Overview• Events • Communication• Networking and career development• Conclusion
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Events – Interesting
Exciting!ChumpCar budget racing
UnusualRyno Motors single wheel
motorcycle
Cross-disciplineBike Fitting seminar
LocalB-Line electric trike delivery
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Events – Relevant and Informative
SAE RelevantFreightliner Natural Gas
Vehicles Engineering
Cutting EdgeMotoCzysz E1pc electric
race motorcycle
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Events – Informative
Convey knowledge relevant to members’ work
Warn Industries locking hub technology
HR presentation on engineering job hunting
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Events – Affordable and Fun!
Cheap/free food and drinks + good location + fun activities = great turnout and participation
BBQ with cheap/free food
Free pizza at student night
Board meetings at a brew pub*
*SAE funds CANNOT be used to purchase alcohol
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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
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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?
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AGENDA• Introduction and Overview• Events • Communication• Networking and career development• Conclusion
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Communication - Email
MAILCHIMP• Format emails and manage lists efficiently• Overview of progress reports of multiple campaigns• Helps to access effective ways of communication• Mailchimp v/s Engineer Exchange
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Communication - Email
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Communication - Website
Improved Website1. Ease of formatting and
navigation2. Improved management of all
data3. Aesthetically pleasing and
attractive4. Minimal charges for domain
name and domain hosting5. Easily accessible - Paypal
button available
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Communication – Social Media
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
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
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Communication – Social Media
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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?
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AGENDA• Introduction and Overview• Events • Communication• Networking and career development• Conclusion
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Networking and Career DevelopmentStudent 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
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Networking and Career DevelopmentStudent 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
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Networking and Career DevelopmentSAE 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
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Networking and Career DevelopmentSAE 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
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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
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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
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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?
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AGENDA• Introduction and Overview• Events • Communication• Networking and career development• Conclusion
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Conclusion
• Engaging Younger Members is extremely valuable for your sections
• SAE Central Ontario & SAE Oregon share some best practices• Events• Communication• Networking & Career Development
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QUESTIONS?