PowerToFlys Night with Women Tech Leaders at Raytheon

PowerToFlys Night with Women Tech Leaders at Raytheon Do you want to work on BIG projects that can quite literally change the world? Then join us to learn mora about tech powerhouse Raytheon and the impact their women leaders have on systems software engineering and cyber security.At this invite-only event, you will meet the women technologists at Raytheon whose decades of experience in software engineering, operations, finance, and other fields, are paving the way in cyber security, AI, Computer Learning, Cloud Computing, and a number of fields at the forefront of tech and business. Join us on Wednesday, November 13th from 530pm to 8pm at The Richardson Womens Club, located at 2005 North Cliffe Drive, Richardson. Free parking is available.Agenda (Subject to Change)530pm - Networking and Check-In over lite bites and refreshments600pm - darbietung Kickoff by PowerToFlys Cristina Duke, Director of Customer Success605pm - Welcome Address by Kaley Young, Principal Recruiter620pm - Panel Discussion featuring from RaytheonDeena Windell Director, Financial AnalysisAlana Murphy - Director, Mission Assurance Engineering Kelly Zaleski - Director, EngineeringKaley Young, Principal Recruiter640pm - Audience QA700pm - Closing Remarks705pm - Networking continues over lite bites and refreshmentsRaytheon is dedicated to making the world a safer place through their state-of-the art research and development. They are committed to championing diversity and equality by offering current and future leaders exposure and experience. Raytheon features nine Employee Research Groups including the Raytheon Womens Network and is actively supporting veterans and military spouses. Learn more about how Raytheon is empowering veterans here. While you dont need to be looking for a new opportunity in order to attend, Raytheon is hiring About PowerToFlys Events All RSVPd attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental di sability, or age. If you require accommodation to fully participate in this event, please email hipowertofly.com, and we will contact you to discuss your specific needs.Find out more about us here http/owertofly.com.Unfortunately, PowerToFly and Raytheon cannot admit outside recruiters to this particular event. Please email hipowertofly.com if you have any questions about this policyRelated Articles Around the Web Raytheon One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or lay ing bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallup on the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive neuerung and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technici ans ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.