VIRTUAL CAREER EVENTS

Women In Chemicals organizes virtual events throughout the year, providing students with an in-depth look into various career functions and opportunities within the chemical industry. These events feature panels of experienced professionals from our community, who share their personal career journeys and offer practical advice. Students have the chance to engage directly with these experts, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into different career paths, industry trends, and professional development strategies.

Structure

Careers in Chemicals is tailored for educational institutions and organizations engaging students from lower secondary through postsecondary education.

A Careers in Chemical session is a one-hour virtual meeting skillfully moderated by our community members, presenting an overview of the chemical industry, showcasing a variety of job functions and providing valuable resources. These sessions are designed to help students make informed decisions about their future careers and connect with potential mentors in the field. Each event includes a Q&A session.

Interested in Hosting a Careers in Chemicals Event for Your Group?

Reach out to our Education Chair, Caroline, to book a Careers in Chemicals event for your group! Someone from our team will reach out with details of the event and be a resource in coordinating the event with your school or organization. 

Interested in having WIC host a Careers in Chemicals event for your school district or organization? Please contact caroline@womeninchemicals.com.

Objectives

Career Exploration:

  • Participants can gather information about varying job functions as well as the skills, qualifications, and experiences required in various career paths.

  • Interact with professionals from multiple companies and establish valuable contacts for future career opportunities.

Educational Insight:

  • Learn from professionals through shared experiences, providing valuable insights into the realities of specific careers.

  • Learn about diverse educational Pathways along with educational requirements, certifications, and training programs is often provided.

Motivation and Inspiration:

  • Hearing success stories and personal journeys of professionals can inspire attendees, instill confidence and motivate individuals to set ambitious career objectives.

Career Planning:

  • Attendees can use the information and insights gained during the event to set realistic career goals, plan their professional development, and make informed decisions about their futures.

Help Topics/Frequently Asked Questions

  • Computer access or AV Equipment to login into Zoom and an on-site coordinator to partner with our staff and take questions for the Q&A.

  • Students can visit our Explore Career Paths and Career Opportunities pages for further information. Students are also welcome to join the WIC email list for weekly updates of our other programming. Join In — Women in Chemicals

  • A WIC member will reach out to you to answer any questions you may have, provide a calendar invitation with a zoom link for the event, marketing collateral as well as schedule a pre-event prep session to ensure all equipment is in working order for the event.

  • Students will hear from members of the Women in Chemicals communities at various career stages, job functions and educational backgrounds. Our goal is to demonstrate the multitude of career paths and opportunities within STEM.

If you have any questions not listed in our FAQs, please contact our Education Chair at caroline@womeninchemicals.com for assistance.