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Update (6/1/20): Applications for the 2020 VoLT Program are now being accepted until July 17,2020. Click here to apply.

The MGA Training Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 Volunteer Leadership Training (VoLT) Program. The VoLT Program invites growing volunteers who have a desire to continue growing as IEEE volunteers and lead their local units to complete the program’s prerequisite courses, and apply for the program when the application opens in June.

Read more: Call for Participation: 2020 Volunteer Leadership Training Program

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Starting 1 October, 2021*, every U.S. air traveler 18 years of age or older will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another federally approved form of identification such as a U.S. passport, to board a domestic flight or enter secure federal facilities that require identification.

Do I Need a Real ID to FLY?

U.S. residents who want to use a driver’s license to board a commercial aircraft will need to obtain the new license by the October 2021 deadline, when it becomes the only identification accepted by the TSA.  If you don’t need a license to board a flight, either because you don’t travel or you use a U.S. passport, you do not need the Real ID. 

Common Reasons to Obtain a Real ID:

·         You want to fly with only your U.S. State-issued ID

·         You don’t have a passport or another TSA approved ID

·         You need to visit a secure federal facility

Read more: U.S. REAL ID ACT – ARE YOU READY?

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New Opportunities to Learn and Network in Ottawa Canada this August

“Leading our Global Technical Community” is the theme of the 2020 IEEE Sections Congress, which is scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 August in Ottawa Canada. The congress, held every three years, is sponsored by the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board. 

IEEE Sections Congress is the triennial flagship event hosted by IEEE that brings together influencers and leaders from our 430,000 members spanning 165 countries, including technical professionals, corporate and academic leaders, key contributors and entrepreneurs to learn about IEEE products and programs.

After participating in Sections Congress, volunteers can apply what they’ve learned by introducing new programs and initiatives within their local communities.

The three-day event will offer a program designed to help delegates navigate and create a personalized schedule to meet their needs. There are over 40 breakout sessions, interactive ignite and panel sessions- with the option to select between overview and in-depth sessions. Overview sessions, offer general concepts at an introductory level and in-depth sessions offer expert details for attendees familiar with a topic.

Topics will fall within one of three tracks:

●       Why We Lead - To Advance Technology for the Benefit of Humanity

●       Where We Lead - In Fostering Professional Networks and Engaging Technical Communities

●       How We Lead - By Developing Organizational Knowledge and Leadership Skills

Read more: Sections Congress 2020: New Opportunities to Learn and Network

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The new 3-course program produced in cooperation with Nokia, 5G Networks, is now available on the IEEE Learning Network (ILN). These courses were designed to help technical professionals receive an in-depth view of performance requirements, future scenarios, and the roadmap to implementation. Get the course today by visiting iln.ieee.org. 

https://iln.ieee.org/public/contentdetails.aspx?id=B96F682CED784CC9B1A14CB558ECCFB7&utm_source=scoop&utm_medium=jan2020newsletter&utm_campaign=5gpromo

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• Get the Scoop - December 2019

As of 1 December, Member Discounts Marketplace will feature a new offer for members in UK.  Members are eligible to receive a 5% discount from on a variety of insurance products. This cover is uniquely suited to the needs of contractors, consultants and other technologists who need coverage for various periods of time.  Available products include the following: Professional Indemnity (including Cyber Liability), Public Liability, Employer's Liability, Cyber Breach Response, Directors & Officers, Contents Insurance, Business Interruption, Personal Accident, Buildings Insurance and Legal Expenses.  Members must login at www.ieee.org/discounts to access the vendor site through Marketplace.

Member Discounts Marketplace is a new feature of Member Discounts, which offers exclusive, time-sensitive savings opportunities.  Country/Region eligibility varies by vendor.  These deals may only last a few months, so be sure to act quickly.

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Gain valuable insights on industry trends, explore the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead for engineers, and celebrate the pioneers that made it all possible at the IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges (VIC) Summit & Honors Ceremony. The next event, with a focus on immersive technologies, will be held on 15 May 2020 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. For updated information as it becomes available, go to: ieee-vics.org.

Videos from the 2019 Honors Ceremony, individual award presentations, interviews, and Summit presentations can be viewed on the Awards Channel at IEEE.tv.

#IEEEVICSUMMIT#IEEEHonors

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If your IEEE section or chapter is active on social media, you're likely always looking for relevant social content to share with your audiences. Good news: help is here!

A new toolkit has been created by the Corporate Communications & Brand Marketing team to provide ready-to-post content for social media that aims to position IEEE and its thought leadership in technology.

The content covers key technology areas and include links that point back to IEEE resources, such as IEEE magazines, open access articles, videos, newsletters, blogs, IEEE Public Visibility campaigns, IEEE Transmitter, and more. Posts are available for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter social media platforms. Plus, the posts are formatted so that preview images (associated with the link) will automatically populate when you post.

This social media content resource is available for use by both staff and volunteers. To access it, simply go to the IEEE social media toolkit, “Social Media Content” and enter your IEEE credentials.

Content will be updated on a rolling basis, so check back often!