SHPE Chicago

2019 National Convention
2019-10-31 - 2019-11-03 | Phoenix, AZ

Taking Control of Your Career...on Your Terms!
2019-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Morales Group, 5628 W 74th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Professional Development Program
What?
Are you are an Engineer, Analyst, Consultant or Manager, Director, or Executive, Scientist? Then, this program is for you! Are you all facing significant challenges in career progression, personal brand, politics at work, feedback, performance, communication skills, influence, or career transition just to name a few? Well, we have invited an accomplished professional, executive, business, life and success coach, and a gifted communicator, Fernando Rosario to custom design the professional development program just for You!
Where?
Morales Group
5628 W 74th St, Indianapolis, IN 46278
When?
Saturday, October 19th, 2019 from 12 PM to 4 PM EST
(Lunch will be provided)
RSVP
SHPE Paid Members: Free Entrance
Prospanica Paid Members: Free Entrance
Non-Members: $40 Dollars Entrance Fee
Must RSVP through provided Eventbrite Link

NSBE's Career Networking Experience
2019-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | 1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60654
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) extended an invitation to their Career Networking Experience event on Oct. 17th.
SHPE-Chicago Executive Board members will be in attendance and welcome all Professional members to attend.
Please use the promo codes SHPEGrad or SHPEProf to register and attend for free.
Additional info below. See you there!
LEVEL UP!
RSVP Today for the last Career Networking Experience of the year!
Thursday – October 17th – 6:30 pm – @ 1871
1871 is located in the Merchandise Mart on the 12th floor
Participants include
Ford | Google | Microsoft | United Airlines | BP | Milhouse Engineering
Leidos | Turner Construction | Exelon | Danaher | Unilever

RSVP Today! https://chinsbe_cne.eventbrite.com
Use PROMO Code SHPEGrad or SHPEProf to attend for free

latinXfactor™ Webinar: How to Slay the Career Fair
2019-10-16 19:00 - 20:00
HOW TO SLAY THE CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, October 16
5pm PT | 8pm ET
Presented with NASA
Being prepared and having a game plan are the keys to success at the upcoming National Convention Career Fair. Gain unique strategies for networking and putting your best foot forward to get the opportunities you are seeking. After attending this session, you will be ready to “slay the Career Fair!”
Register!

latinXfactor™ Webinar: Your 90-Day Roadmap to Success
2019-09-25 19:00 - 20:00
YOUR 90-DAY ROADMAP TO SUCCESS
Wednesday, September 25
5pm PT | 8pm ET
Presented with NASA

Starting a new career includes lots of uncertainty with a new environment and a new set of responsibilities. What you do early on in a career transition is what matters most. Having a well-defined roadmap can help stabilize you and put you in a strong position to succeed.

Register!

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration
2019-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Godfrey Hotel, 127 West Huron Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
In partnership with HispanicPro, please join us at the Godfrey Hotel rooftop on Friday, September 13th from 6-9 PM for the Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration! Discounted tickets are available for current SHPE-members at the following link (discount ends soon, register NOW!):
https://2019-heritage-celebration.eventbrite.com?discount=ORGHERITAGEDISCREGIS
Register today and bring a friend!

latinXfactor™ Webinar: Dress to Impress
2019-09-11 19:00 - 20:00
DRESS TO IMPRESS
Wednesday, September 11
5pm PT | 8pm ET
Presented with TADofstyle

Listen to sound advice and simple steps you can make to transform your professional image. Learn how a professional appearance can boost the chance for workplace success, know the components of traditional business dress for men and women, and develop a personal action plan to improve your professional image.

Register!

Greater Chicago Food Repository Annual Hunger Walk
2019-09-07 07:30 - 09:30 | Jackson Park, 1793 East Hayes Drive, Chicago, IL, 60649, United States
The SHPE Morton College Chapter would like to extend an invitation to SHPE-Chicago to join them at the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s (GCFD) Annual Hunger Walk on Saturday, September 7 from 7:30AM to 9:30AM in Jackson Park.
There is no cost. Each registered walker earns 171 pounds of fresh food for the Breakthrough Urban Ministries’ Food Pantry located on Chicago’s West Side, enough to feed a family of four for nine days!
This is the link to join the Breakthrough Fresh Market Team using code A00235: https://www.classy.org/team/236846
Click the “Join Team” button on the left side of the page and enter the code A00235 (or type “Breakthrough” into the search bar). Send us an email with the members who are attending and I will send out the same later this week. We have 3 people signed up so far, that’s 513 pounds of food. Let’s turn that number into the THOUSANDS!
Contact Sandra Roman with any questions: shpemortonpresident@gmail.com

latinXfactor™ Webinar: Ace the Interview & Land the Job
2019-08-28 19:00 - 20:00
ACE THE INTERVIEW & LAND THE JOB
August 28 | 5pm PT | 8pm ET
Presented with Accenture

Congrats! You passed the resume test and you’ve been invited for an interview. Join us to make sure you wow the hiring manager and get that dream job. Learn from an expert who has been on both sides of the table about what to do and what not to do to make a positive, lasting impression.

Register!

Jazzin' at Shedd Aquarium
2019-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Come enjoy beautiful scenic views of Chicago, sips, great music and great company with the SHPE-Chicago Familia!
This is the last week of the Jazzin’ at Shedd Aquarium event! RSVP here
$20 Illinois Residents/ $25 Illinois Non-Residents (pay for tickets at door).
***Check with your company to see if free tickets are offered for employees.***
Jazz Line-Up for August 28, 2019

Detour JazFunk
Gina Gibson Ensemble
Shawn Salmon Duo

latinXfactor™ Webinar: The Job Seeker's Toolkit
2019-08-14 19:00 - 20:00
Whether you’re planning for the National Convention or you just think it’s time to start exploring your career options, this series is for you. Let our experts help you strategize the best ways to secure your dream job.
THE JOB SEEKER’S TOOLKIT
August 14 | 5pm PT/8pm ET
Presented with Honeywell
In search of your dream job? We’ve got experts who can help you to have a well-stocked job searching toolkit to enter and advance in your career. Get strategies on building a targeted resume, an effective LinkedIn profile, and the perfect cover letter so you get the interview for your dream job. Register!
REGISTER NOW

NSBE: Career Networking Experience
2019-08-14 18:30 - 20:30
The Career Networking Experience | August 14 | 6:30PM | 1871 Chicago
INVITATION:
Join the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) for THE Engineering and IT Career Fair of the year! There are over 400 job opportunities available and companies will be looking to hire. All engineering disciplines, and computer science and information technology professionals are welcome! Attending companies include Molex, BP, Exelon, Turner Construction and more!
Register @ https://chinsbe_cne.eventbrite.com
Use these PROMO Codes for free entry:
Professionals: SHPEProf
Graduating Students: SHPEGrad

National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA)
2019-07-30 - 2019-08-04
The 2019 National Institute for Leadership Advancement (NILA) will be held July 31 – August 4 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
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latinXfactor Webinar 7
2019-07-24 19:00 - 20:00
latinXfactor Webinar 7 | July 24 | 8pm ET/5pm PT
CREATE INNOVATIVE IDEAS TO CHANGE THE WORLD

Harnessing your innovation for change is important, but it can be challenging. We either don’t know where to start or we get stuck along the way. In this webinar, our speaker will guide you on these steps to success:

1) Discover ways to cultivate your creative thinking.
2) Find the courage to take action.
3) Change the world with your innovative ideas.

Don’t miss your chance. Join us on July 24!

Register now

PLEASE NOTE: The webinar is a week early this month to avoid a conflict with NILA.

Power of Networking Summer Kick-Off
2019-06-28 17:30 - 20:00 | IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W Adams Street, Chicago, IL, 60061, United States
5:30-6:00 PM: Learn about SHPE-Chicago and about the different opportunities to get involved and make an impact as a SHPE professional member
6:00-7:00 PM: Hear from a diverse panel of experienced professionals about the importance networking has had in their career. Followed by Q&A
7:00-8:00 PM: Meet other local professionals and grow your network. Light refreshments will be provided.
Dress code: Business Casual
Event Flyer (updated 6/25/2019
RSVP Link

latinXfactor Webinar 6
2019-06-26 19:00 - 20:00
latinXfactor Webinar 6 | June 26 | 8pm ET/5pm PT
How to Be An Effective Team Player
Register now

latinXfactor Webinar 5
2019-05-29 19:00 - 20:00
Transforming Your Failures Into Success: Become An Effective Problem Solver
It is inevitable that failures are going to happen in a fast-paced work environment. Knowing how to analyze failures to improve your work performance is important to your professional growth. Taking time for critical reflection at key milestones can lead to a deeper understanding of your work. Participants in this webinar will learn multiple strategies from experts on how to critically reflect in order to transform failure into success
latinXfactor Webinar 5: May 29, 8pm ET/5pm PT REGISTER NOW

latinXfactor Webinar 4
2019-04-24 19:00 - 20:00
If you’re a student, recent graduate, or young professional, this latinXfactor™ webinar is for YOU. Join us Wednesday, April 24, at 8pm ET/5pm PT for Hacking Your Professional Brand While Being Authentic.

Facebook leader Rodney Tabares shares some cutting-edge strategies on how to build your networks, increase your credibility, and reach your professional goals by establishing an authentic professional brand. In this webinar we will discuss how to leverage your Latino roots and celebrate the strong foundation that has brought you forward.

Register now and then tune in at 8pm ET/5pm PT to lend your voice to the conversation. We’ll see you on April 24!

Region 6 Leadership Development Conference
2019-04-17 - 2019-04-20 | minneapolis, mn
The Region 6 Leadership Development Conference is an annual event that inspires and develops the next generation of STEM leaders. Our goal for this year is to have all the Region 6 members attend a conference with all tracks combined.
Also, as promised we added a Six Sigma Introductory Course to the agenda. We have a preliminary agenda and need YOUR support on spreading the word to companies to PARTNER with us to make this conference even better!
The sponsorship packet is available to forward to corporate contacts.
We highly encourage you to register soon, as the hotel fills up quickly and there are limited spots for the Gala Awards Banquet. Early Bird Pricing ends March 6 at 11:59pm PT.
Any updates refer to https://rldc6.shpe.org/ and send all your questions or concerns to rldc6@shpe.org

Date: April 17- 20
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Please note: RLDC 6 will commence on Wed April 17 evening with a grand Opening Reception, where you will be able to network with many leaders, corporate reps and other SHPE members. The conference will conclude with a Gala Banquet Awards Ceremony on Friday April 19th. Marketing material will mention an end date of Saturday, April 20, that’s for Hotel Check Out.

latinXfactor Webinar 3
2019-03-27 19:00 - 20:00
If you’re a student, recent graduate, or young professional, this latinXfactor webinar is for YOU. Join us Wednesday, March 27, at 8pm ET/5pm PT for Growing An Entrepreneurial Mindset!
Innovation expert Dorn Carranza will lead this webinar specifically designed for SHPE members. Learn how to utilize an entrepreneurial mindset in school as a student or in your organization as a young professional. And discover ways to tap into your capacity and ability to be innovative at school and at work.
Register now and then tune in at 8pm ET/5pm PT to lend your voice to the conversation. We’ll see you on March 27!

latinXfactor: Communicating with Impact Through Story Telling
2019-02-27 19:00 - 20:00
If you’re a student, recent graduate, or young professional, this latinXfactor webinar is for YOU. Join us Wednesday, February 27, at 8pm ET/5pm PT for Communicating with Impact Through Story Telling.
Presentation coach and storytelling expert Michelle Hutchison will lead this webinar specifically designed for SHPE members. Develop a deeper understanding of how to effectively communicate with purpose and precision; and strengthen your skill of presenting yourself with confidence and polish in a professional or casual setting.
Register now and then tune in at 8pm ET/5pm PT to lend your voice to the conversation. We’ll see you on February 27!

SHPE Engineer’s Week Region 6 Retreat
2019-02-22 09:30 - 15:30 | Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois, Batavia Road, Batavia, IL, United States
The SHPE Engineer’s Week Region 6 Retreat will be an opportunity to learn from the very best teacher on Body Language; interact with the SHPE CEO, NBOD, and FERMI Board Members in a smaller setting.
Lastly, get inspired by a VIP tour of Fermi Lab and Keynote Speech from Raquel Tamez. FREE to attend, but please, register to have an accurate headcount for food!
https://indico.fnal.gov/event/19078/registration/
Details:

Flyer
Agenda

Technology & Analytics Career Fair
2019-02-13 12:00 - 15:00 | 300 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 300 E Upper Randolph St,, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
SHPE-Chicago and Blue Cross Blue Shield invites you to our free Diversity Career Open House on February 13th.
Blue Cross Blue Shield is hiring for the following roles:

Application Architect
Architecture Business Analyst
Cyber security / Information Security
Data Analytics (Data Scientist, Data Consultants & Data Engineers)
Design & User Experience
Developers
Infrastructure (Cloud & Network)
Internal Communications / Change Management Consultant
Portfolio Management
Project Managers
Program Managers
Service Operations

MUST PRE-REGISTER to enter building 3.

View more information on our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/231655401120322/

Webinar - Enhance Your Cultural Intelligence
2019-01-30 19:00 - 20:00

SHPE National Conference
2018-11-07 - 2018-11-11
Mark your calendars for November 7-11, 2018.
SHPE will be convening once again – this time in Cleveland, Ohio – to network, learn, and celebrate how we’re Better Together!

Noche de Ciencias
2018-11-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Instituto del Progreso Latino, 2520 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60608

SHPE & NSBE Engineering and IT Job Fair
2018-11-01 18:30 - 20:30 | 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Click on the flyer below for your opportunity for a face to face conversation with hiring managers who are looking for talented Professionals and Graduating Seniors.
Then stay to network with Professionals from SHPE-Chicago, NSBE, our hiring companies and invited guests.

Career Readiness Webinar 5: Creating Your Personal Development Plan
2018-10-31 19:00 - 20:00

Career Readiness Webinar 4: First 90 Days on the Job: Building a Roadmap for Success
2018-10-17 19:00 - 20:00

IT and Engineering Job Fair
2018-10-04 16:00 - 19:30
SHPE-Chicago and The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE-Chicago) will be hosting one of the largest IT and Engineering hiring and networking events in Chicago.
Last year’s event had over 200 applicants. With over 12 large IT and engineering companies ready to hire interns, recent grads and professionals, this event will promise even more attendees. If you are looking for employment, please join us!
If you know any IT or engineering companies looking to hire and would like to join us, please reach out to any of our organizations’ presidents for more information.
