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TCEP 192: How Outreach and Mentorship Can Lead to a More Diverse Engineering Industry

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Outreach and MentorshipIn this episode, I talk to Kevin Brown Jr., P.E., a construction manager at Urban Engineers, about how outreach and mentorship can lead to a more diverse industry. He also discusses some of the challenges faced when connecting with youth in communities, and provides some great advice for engineers who would be interested in serving as a mentor.

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Outreach and Mentorship
Outreach and Mentorship

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Kevin About Outreach and Mentorship:

  • What can civil engineers do to prepare themselves for work on construction sites?
  • Why is it important for engineers to reach out to underrepresented communities?
  • What are some of the challenges you have faced when connecting with the youth in communities?
  • Why is the representation of diverse groups important?
  • What advice would you want to give to someone who would be interested in serving as a mentor?
  • How can engineers incorporate corporate DEI plans in the workplace?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Outreach and Mentorship:

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TSEC 37: Equity in AEC and the Challenges Engineers Face in the Office Environment and the Trades

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Equity in AECIn this episode, we talk to Jennifer Traut-Todaro. SE, LEED AP, a senior engineer at the American Institute of Steel Construction about equity in the AEC world. She expands on some of the challenges faced in the office environment and in the trades and how you can become more involved in the AEC Industry.

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Equity in AEC

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jennifer:

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Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Risk Is Opportunity

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This is a guest blog by Michael Burns, PE, PgMP, DBIA

An Entrepreneurial Mindset

In previous EMI blogs, we discussed Thinking Big and Being Mindful as We Set Goals and Building Confidence Through Empathetic Stakeholder Engagement. I fully respect that managing these objectives with a myriad of associated voices can be distracting as we attempt to sustain growth. Sustaining growth, for our businesses and talent, is particularly difficult in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry, as we constantly regroup to provide service on projects that marry significant technical challenges with dynamic client expectations. So, the intent of this month’s discussion is to explore a Risk Intelligent approach, creating a consistent basis for our teams to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and explore entrepreneurial solutions. 

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