IEEE Region 9 SAC Program for Advanced Resource Knowledge

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.

Check Section SAC and SR

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

This initiative was created by the Student Activities Committee (SAC) Team and the Regional Student Representative (RSR) of IEEE Region 9 for Section SACs and SRs in the region.

 

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.
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