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IEEE Region 9 SAC Program for Advanced Resource Knowledge
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What is the IEEE Region 9 SAC Program for Advanced Resource Knowledge?
The IEEE Region 9 SAC Program for Advanced Resource Knowledge (SPARK) training program of the Student Activities Committees of each section of IEEE Region 9 (Latin America) in the framework of the XXVII Student Branches Regional Meeting (SBRM) – El Salvador.
IEEE Region 9 has about 15,000 members and 36 sections.
This year is its 1st Edition.
It is an intensive training program for volunteers participating in the positions of Section Student Activities Committee (SSAC) or Section Student Representative (SSR), which will take place within the framework of the Student Branches Regional Meeting, whose 2024 edition will be held in El Salvador, from 29 to 31 October. This training will address issues of leadership, management, professional development, IEEE tools, among other topics, and aims to raise awareness of the importance of assigning committed volunteers to these positions.
TOPICS
KNOWLEDGE OF IEEE PROCEDURES
DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
FOSTERING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Important dates
June 15
Opening of registrations and applications
July 31
Closing of registrations and applications
August 15
Notification of Accepted
September 15
Purchase of airline tickets confirmed by the sections and sending of vouchers.
October 28
Program dates
Agenda
We will provide the details soon. Please stay tuned for our updates!
Event information
CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE APPLYING
Before you apply for the SPARK Program, it’s important to note the following:
- The SPARK Program scholarship offers support for one representative per section, who can be either the Section Activities Committee Chair or the Section Student Representative.
- If another representative from your section wishes to attend, they can do so by registering for the SBRM.
- Attendees are responsible for covering their airline ticket expenses to attend the event. Failure to do so will disqualify the applicant from scholarship consideration.
- The SPARK Scholarship Program will cover all expenses incurred during the event, including accommodation, meals, and training materials. The event will take place from October 29th to 31st.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
- Complete the application form by following the provided link below.
- Include a motivational letter detailing your reasons for participation.
- Provide an endorsement from the board of members of your section endorsing your participation in the event with the flight ticket.
- Showcase any initiatives or projects you’ve undertaken within your section (OPTIONAL).
- Do you have questions? Contact us: [email protected] with cc [email protected] and [email protected]
BENEFITS
- To learn about success stories of other sections in the management of student activities.
- Certificate of participation in the 1st SPARK Program organized in IEEE Region 9.
- Certificate of participation in the XXVII Student Branches Regional Meeting – San Salvador.