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?
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