The Top Ten Reasons Students Should Attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
The Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing might seem like an event meant only for professionals in the technology field. However, if you are a student, you have just as much to gain from coming to the Grace Hopper Celebration. Here is a list of the top ten reasons students should attend.
1. Find a Job, an Internship or a PhD Program
As students, it is never too early to start thinking about a job or summer internship. Well, the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) is the best place to accomplish that goal. Here you will have access to the top corporate sponsors and academic underwriters from around the country. To make sure you have an edge at GHC 2008, submit your resume to the GHC 2008 Resume Database . Sponsors will have the chance to look at your resume from now until December and possibly schedule interviews with you at GHC 2008. Of students attending the 2007 GHC, 85% felt GHC had a positive impact on their professional advancement.
2. Fix Up Your Resume
Bring your resume to the Resume Workshop. Industry and Academic experts will help you edit your resume/CV so that you can land that perfect job, internship or PhD program.
3. Learn to Network
The workshops at GHC will enrich you with knowledge that you will continue to use in the future. From learning how to recession-proof your career by enhancing your skills in networking to attending a resume clinic, these workshops will give you the skills you need to help you in the future. 68% of students at the 2007 GHC reported they increased their networks of technical women.
4. Meet with Leading Companies from Around the Country
At GHC 2008, you can meet with representatives from top companies in the technology industry. You could even land your dream job or internship.
5. Meet with CTO’s
Top CTO’s (Chief Technology Officers) will be coming to speak from around the country. This is a wonderful opportunity to find out what it takes to succeed in the technical industry. In addition, they will be participating in a special lunch that will be taking place with female students or those in the industry with less than 5 years of experience. All you need to do if you are interested is fill out an application before August 1. If selected to attend the CTO Luncheon, you will be notified between August 1st and 15th.
6. Find the Perfect PhD Program
Not only can you find jobs at the Grace Hopper Conference, but you can also find professors from top universities around the country looking to recruit for their PhD programs. The academic underwriters will have exhibit tables where you can get more information.
7. Learn About Leading Edge Topics
With workshops, exhibitors, and teachers representing various topics in the technology industry, GHC is the perfect place to discover what your true passion is. If you aren’t sure where you path lies, the Grace Hopper Celebration is the perfect opportunity to explore your options.
8. Meet Fran Allen
The first female recipient of the Turing Award, Fran Allen will be a Keynote Speaker at GHC 2008. Dr. Allen is always happy to network with our student attendees.
9. Make Friends
Last year, over 41% of people who attended were students. The Grace Hopper Celebration is not only a great place to meet your possible future boss, but it is also an event where you can make some really good friends and connect with potential future collaborators.
10. Go Somewhere Fun
Did we mention GHC is taking place in Colorado? Well, that should be reason enough to pack your bags! With 300 days of sunshine every year, Keystone has plenty of things to do, including a brand new spa, even in October. Enjoy the scenery and the mountain fresh air while at the Grace Hopper Conference. It is sure to be the ideal location in beautiful Colorado.