Professional activities Committee

Professional Activities at IEEE Iran Section encompass meeting, conferences, competitions, networks, publications, and programs focused on the non-technical aspects of technology careers.

These activities are designed to help members outreach to public, develop an awareness of professional issues, and develop their skills in such areas as job searching, communications, and project management.

Following is a global list of categories defining the scope of Professional Activities.

1. Career Management

• Career Counseling
• Career Satisfaction
• Career Development
• Mentoring
• Networking Skills
• Planning for Retirement

2. Business Services

• Consulting Member Services
• Entrepreneurial Member Services

3. Employment Assistance

• Employment/Job Search
• Resume Writing  Skills
• Job Fairs
• Unemployment Assistance
• Rapid Response (for laid off members)

4. Job-Related Training and Qualifications (Technical)

• IEEE Expert Now
• Society Continuing Education
• Certifications
• Licensure

5. Job –Related Training (Soft Skills)

• Project Management
• Team Building and Management
• Strategic Planning
• Risk  Assessment
• Conflict Resolution
• Negotiation Skills

6. Financial Advantage Services

• Health Insurance
• Professional Practice Insurance
• Savings/Retirement Vehicles

7. Service-Oriented or Humanitarian Projects

• Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)
• Humanitarian Technology Challenge
• Engineers Without Borders

8. Public Policy/Government Relations

• Public Policy Advocacy
• Member Education (on policy issues and process)
• Government Fellowships
• Student Internships
• Voter Registration/ Participation

9. Public Awareness (of the Profession and /or Technology)

• Engineers Day/Week

10. Workforce Development

• Science Fairs
• Precollege / Pre-university Education
• Student Professional Awareness