Women in Electronics Welcomes Altium to Our Sponsor Family!

Announcing our newest Platinum sponsor, Altium, a global software company accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. READ PRESS RELEASE.

 

New Podcast Released!

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Join Jackie Mattox on the latest episode of the Leader in Highlight podcast series as she chats with Colin Strother, Executive Vice President of Rochester Electronics. Colin starts by sharing his career journey through various roles and companies in the electronics industry before joining Rochester for the past 16 years. He emphasizes the company's success in making customers happy, along with the importance of culture and human connections. Access the audio version on our website HERE. The Women in Electronics Podcast is also available wherever you get your streaming services.

 

YAGEO Group Receives BAE Systems ‘Partner 2 Win’ Supplier Award

WE Sliver Sponsor, YAGEO Group received the 'Partner 2 Win' Supplier Award for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success for BAE Systems, Inc.'s Electronic Systems sector. READ MORE HERE.

Earth Day Recognition by WE Platinum & Gold Sponsors

Several WE Platinum & Gold Sponsor companies celebrated Earth Day by recognizing their ongoing commitment to leading a better tomorrow through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities. Read posts by TTI, Vishay, Arrow, and Avnet.

A Well-Deserved Honor for Digi-Key Executive

Kristin McKenzie, Senior Director of Information Technology from WE Platinum Sponsor, Digi-Key, was named as the 2023 Notable Woman in STEM by Twin Cities Business. READ MORE HERE.

CEO Climbs for a Cause!

Don Akery, CEO from WE sponsor company, Waldom Electronics, and his wife, Trudy, are gearing up to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease research. If you'd like to join Don and Trudy in making a difference towards the fight against Alzheimer’s, please consider donating to the cause. 100% of your donation will go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association. DONATE HERE.

 

What if there was a simple way to...

  • Uncover what you need to learn, know, or do to create your desired reality
  • Understand exactly where you are stuck
  • Know where you need to take deliberate action
  • Create a plan that will overcome barriers that have been holding you back

Well…there is! Join Carla Howard for this workshop to learn about the CAL²M Transformation model, how to use it to create change in your personal life, and how to use the framework to help lead changes at work.

 

WE members, sponsors, and stakeholders, you are invited to join us for some networking and a brief WE update to kick off EDS!

Join us for a Chapter Development Workshop that will be broadcasted live from Avnet in Phoenix, Arizona! Leadership Coach, Carla Howard, will take us though the process of managing change, which has proven to be one of the most difficult challenges we will face during our careers.

 

In this session you will learn:

  • Critical Key Messages to Share when Introducing Change
  • Questions that will Help You Move Through Difficult Change
  • 10 Actions for Managing Resistance
  • 5 Virtual Engagement Tactics
 

Walk for WE scholarships for the 7th Annual Leadership Conference taking place September 19-21, 2023! Let’s pave the way for the next generation of leaders to level up their development!

 

Grab your family and friends or join a local chapter for a 5K walk anytime in May or June. Registration is $49.99 and includes a WE United T-shirt. Take pictures and tag #weunited in your posts to show your support!

Access the WE CommUnity to learn more about Chapter walk times. 

 

The WE Minneapolis Chapter enjoyed a fun networking event last week organized by Chapter Lead, Jennifer Paukert, Vice President of Sales at Master Electronics. See LinkedIn post HERE. Interested in joining a WE Chapter in your area? CLICK HERE.

 

CLICK HERE to access this week's job opportunities from WE Sponsor companies, Rochester Electronics, Digi-Key, Master Electronics, Cornell Dublier, and Sager.

CLICK HERE to access this week's entry level job opportunities from WE sponsor company, Sager.

 
 

Business Sponsorships: 14 Benefits of Sponsoring an Event

How to Run a More Effective Meeting

Best Mother's Day Gifts that are Thoughtful and Unique

 

Access article, Sell in May and Go Away? by Edward Jones Market contributor, Craig Fehr.

 
 

The No.1 seed Milwaukee Bucks took a quick exit from the NBA playoffs, after a Game 5 loss to the No.8 seed Miami Heat in the first round. Giannis Antetokounmpo's postgame interview addresses if he views this season as a failure...his response will surprise you!

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