Weekly News & Updates | February 9, 2022
LEARN HOW TO BUILD AN AMAZING RESUME
Write a resume that gets noticed in a large pool of applications! Attending this webinar on February 15 will not only walk you through the resume writing process for scholarships, but also prove helpful in developing a resume that you can use for job hunting or graduate school applications.
LATINXFACTOR: HOW TO EXPAND YOUR CAREER
You need an optimistic view on what’s possible, especially as you plan your next career step. Join us on February 24 as Jose Ramirez shares his journey from respiratory therapist in Costa Rica to senior marketing manager at Medtronic in Colorado. Leave this webinar with the tools to take smart risks in your career by understanding your blind spots and exploring different career paths.
JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SHPE'S PLANS FOR 2022-2025
We're holding a Town Hall on February 24 at 6:30pm ET to review the all-new SHPE Strategic Plan. Hear more about the organization's focus and plans for growth for 2022-2025 from CEO Chris Wilkie and the Board Chair. SHPE members will have an opportunity to learn the details and get their questions answered.
 
JOIN OR RENEW NOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTIONS
Election season starts next week! SHPE's elected leaders, including regional representatives and the national Board, are the heart of the organization. These servant leaders donate their time and energy to the Familia while building their skills and their resume. If you want to run or vote in these elections, you must be a member in good standing by February 15.
 
SHPE MEMBERS CREATE DISCOVERe DESIGN CHALLENGES
Looking for fun, hands-on engineering activities to do with your kids at home? DiscoverE has put together a series of a series of projects that challenge you to problem solve using design and building skills. Using simple household objects, Zoraida Martinez shows us how to build a cell phone stand and Ben Gonzalez Vazquez shows us how to build a power boat.
A VIRTUAL RETREAT FOR SHPETINAS
Achieve the calm and focus needed to achieve your professional goals in 2022! We invite all SHPEtinas to join us on Tuesday, March 1 from 2-5:30pm ET for a half day Virtual Retreat to Recharge, Renew, Reflect, Reinvent. Experts from Lockheed Martin will offer actionable career advice and inspiration to help attendees advance their careers without sacrificing physical or mental wellness.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
VUCA Competition Deadline | February 11 | Register
Building an Amazing Resume Webinar | February 15 @ 8pm ET | Register
Election Nominations Period Opens | February 15 | Information
RLDC Speaker Application Deadline | February 18 | Apply
Tell Your Story Through a Compelling Essay Webinar | February 23 @ 8pm ET | Register
SHPE Town Hall re: Strategic Plan | February 24 @ 6:30pm ET | Register
latinXfactor: Expand Your Career | February 24 @ 8:30pm ET | Register
SHPEtinas Reset: A Virtual Retreat | March 1 | 2-6pm ET | Register
Wow! What a Letter Webinar | March 3 @ 8pm ET | Register
RLDC 1 | March 3-6 | Portland, OR | Register
RLDC 5 | March 10-13 | College Station, TX | Register
Election Nominations Deadline | March 15 | Information
RLDC 3 | March 17-20 | Denver, CO | Register
RLDC 4 | March 17-20 | Albany, NY | Register
RLDC 6 | March 31-April 3 | Indianapolis, IN | Register
RLDC 2 | April 7-10 | Newport Beach, CA | Register
RLDC 7 | April 7-10 | Atlanta, GA | Register
Scholarship Applications Due | April 30 | Apply
2022 NILA CCLP | June 16-18 | Virtual | Sign up for info
2022 NILA Presidents Summit | August 3-7 | Orlando, FL | Sign up for info
2022 National Convention | November 2-6 | Charlotte, NC | Sign up for info
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.