AI Tools for Career Growth: Innovation, Guidance, and Practice

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Overview: 

The AI Tools for Career Growth workshop is a full-day, interactive event designed to help students and early-career professionals navigate careers in an AI-driven landscape.

This workshop is organized by IEEE Region 3 Young Professionals in collaboration with the IEEE Industry Engagement Committee (IEC) and hosted by the IEEE Atlanta Section Young Professionals. The event is supported by the IEEE Industry Engagement Committee (IEC), IEEE R3 IEC, Region 3, local IEEE sections, student branches, and affinity groups, with contributions from volunteers across academia and industry.

The event brings together industry experts, academic leaders, and AI practitioners through keynote talks, hands-on sessions, panel discussions, and leadership training. Participants will gain practical exposure to AI tools for career planning and skill development, along with insights into current industry expectations and hiring trends, with direct participation from industry professionals.

Event Strategy & Intent: 

This workshop focuses on three key areas in early career development:

  • Awareness and use of AI tools for career growth, including IEEE efforts

  • Understanding evolving industry expectations and hiring practices

  • Leadership and communication development

The goal is to bring these together in a practical setting—through expert insights, hands-on learning, and open interaction—so participants can better understand their options and make informed career decisions.

 



  Date and Time

  Location

  Hosts

  Registration



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  • 250 14th St NW
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • United States 30318
  • Building: GTRI

  • Contact Event Host
  • madhushree.kumari@ieee.org

    neha_prakash@ieee.org

     

  • Starts 17 May 2026 04:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 11 July 2026 04:00 AM UTC
  • Admission fee ?






Agenda

Tentative Agenda: 

 

Time 

Session

Description

Speakers

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast

Registration and Breakfast

 

9:00 - 9:15 AM

Introduction Session

Welcome, event overview, objectives, &  agenda walkthrough

Jill Gostin
(10 min)

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Keynote Address

Vision-setting keynote on AI, careers, and industry trends

 

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Hands-on Session 

Interactive demo of the AI tool (ICGC) with hands-on participation

Robby/Matt/
Wrick

10:15 - 10:30 AM

Break

Coffee & Networking

 

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Industry Panel 

HR-led discussion on hiring trends, skills, & career pathways

 

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Hands-on Session 

Interactive demo of the AI tool (ICP) with hands-on participation

Raj/Matt

11:30 - 12:00 PM

Speaker / Panel

Expert talk

 or panel on AI applications & career insights

 

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Lunch with speakers, mentors, and peers

 

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Leadership Training

DiSC-based coaching, leadership skills, and career strategy

IEEE YP

3:00 - 3:15 PM

Break

Refreshments

 

3:15 - 3:45 PM

Technical Session / Speaker

Hands-on demo or showcase of beta tools (e.g., Impact++) with practical insights

Lina’s Team

3:45 - 4:45 PM

Executive Panel

Executive Leadership panel on industry direction, innovation, & growth

Jill Gostin + other speakers

4:45 - 5:00 PM

Closing

Closing and Key Takeaways

 

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Networking

Dessert Reception & Open Networking