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The first ten years after graduation from university can be challenging for young professionals. Employment searches, new jobs, professional growth, career development, and life status changes are common experiences for many recent graduates. Going through these challenges can be daunting but IEEE members never have to go through these experiences alone or uninformed. IEEE Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) was created in 1996 as a membership program to help students transition to young professionals within the larger IEEE community. IEEE young professionals are automatically added to the GOLD member community as they graduate.
IEEE GOLD is a vibrant community of engineers, scientists, and technical experts with member representation across the globe and throughout IEEE societies.
IEEE GOLD member benefits and opportunities
Young professionals have a wide variety of member benefits and opportunities available to them through IEEE membership. These highlighted benefits are geared towards the needs and interests of young professionals and revolve around professional growth, community, and technical development.
IEEE member benefits
In addition to the programs and opportunities offered to young professionals, IEEE offers a wide range of other member benefits to all IEEE members. Use the IEEE Benefit Navigator to dynamically view benefits by location and the stage in your career.
GOLD Webinars
GOLD offers quarterly webinars to IEEE members. Enhance your knowledge, learn new skills, and improve your career by viewing a GOLD webinar.
Mentoring Connection Program
The Mentoring Connection program is a member benefit for professional and Graduate Student members of IEEE.
- About the Mentoring Connection Program
- Sign Up (Use code IEEE as the initial User ID)
- View the Mentoring Connection Program orientation webinar
- Long Distance Mentoring
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Mentoring Testimonials
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