PROGRAMS
CWGIS has different programs designed to help Caribbean women and girls prepare or advance their existing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Accounting and Mathematics. Each program listed below is available to CWGIS Members. Join us to have access to:
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CWGIS members have a unique opportunity for continuous development and career planning. CWGIS also provide the following services to Organizations of every size that are looking for solutions or programs designed to support:
- Resume Writing
- Job Search
- Interview Prep
- Career advancement and development
- Workshops for various STEAM related Industries
- Informational Sessions
CAREER COACHING
CWGIS Offers the following services in Science Technology Engineering Accounting and Mathematics.
Career Search (define from a mentor perspective)
- Into new leadership roles as members are mid-late
stage in their STEAM careers.
How do they get to the next level of senior leadership
- How do mentors use their experience to share with mentees?
- Tools/resources
Professional and Internal Mobility
- Best practices
- How to survive in corporate settings
- How to stand out
- How to build internal social capital
- How to make sure your name is brought up
when you are not in the room - What’s your brand/professional brand identity
Mentorship and Sponsorship
- CWGIS is a peer-to-peer mentoring community. Each member is a sponsor to each other.
- How to find mentors and sponsors internal and external
to your organization. - How to interact/define what you need from a mentor.
- How to get a sponsor (why it’s important for career advancement).
- Understanding different types of mentorships.
Career Development
- Having 2-5-10 year plan
- Having a big picture outlook for career advancement
- Assessment of skill gaps to achieve career goals
- Continuous education
- Understanding the industry and how to find the next
trend to stay competitive
Salary Negotiations
- How to get to your target salary
- Building a case for achieving your target salary
- Best practices on how to negotiate salaries
Negotiating for Promotions
- Internal Mobility
- Position yourself for your next role
- Career Planning
- Readiness and Preparation
Leadership Workshops
- CWGIS would customize workshop based on our
membership profile - CWGIS can provide leadership workshops for organization
of any size across any sector
MENTORSHIP
CWGIS Offer the following mentorship services in Science Technology Engineering Accounting and Mathematics.
We focus on:
- Peer- to- peer mentoring for Caribbean High School students between the ages of 11-15
- Peer -to- peer mentoring for Caribbean female students pursuing a 2, 4,
or post-doctoral degrees in STEAM at global tertiary institutions - Peer -to -peer mentorship Caribbean women who are in early,
mid-level and mature careers in STEAM
SPONSORSHIP
Investing in the Future of Caribbean Women in STEAM
CWGIS’s sponsorship program enables individuals and organizations to contribute to the education, training, and career development of Caribbean women and girls in STEAM
How Sponsorship Works:
- Educational Sponsorships – Providing funding for scholarships, exam fees, and learning resources
- Career Advancement Sponsorships – Supporting training, certifications, and career acceleration program
- Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships – Collaborating with businesses to create opportunities for Caribbean women in STEAM