International Engineering Careers - May 6, 2010

WIE – Women in Engineering (Vancouver Region) in collaboration with SCWIST invites you to a workshop on International Engineering Careers presented by Margaret Malewski.

Are you hoping to work abroad as part of your engineering career?

Do you work as part of an international team of engineers?

If so, this workshop is for you!

For those of you who wish to go abroad, we’ll look briefly at the main ways of getting an international position, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a career move. We will also look at some of the common work and personal challenges involved in working abroad.

For those of you who wish to work as part of an international team, we will discuss some of the rewards and challenges of doing so.

The session will begin with a short presentation, and then will follow into group activities and questions from the audience.

May 6, 2010
6:30-9:30 pm
YWCA Welch Rooms 1 & 2
535 Hornby St. – 4th floor
Vancouver

Advance Registration: $8 Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) prior to May 5th to reserve your seat and bring your cash payment with you to the event. Exact change is appreciated.

Margaret Malewski is the author of “GenXpat: The Young Professional’s Guide to Making a Successful Life Abroad”. She has lived, worked and studied in over 10 countries in the past 15 years. Born in Canada, she completed a M. Eng. in Warsaw, Poland and later an MBA at INSEAD in France and Singapore. She is currently CEO of Liquivision Products, Inc, a manufacturer of technical diving computers, based in Burnaby BC.

Sandwiches, snacks and hot and cold beverages will be provided.

For more information visit http://www.wievr.ca, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)