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Resources for
the Member
By Gary
Blank
Each month,
Today’s Engineer highlights five
different programs, products and services from
IEEE-USA and elsewhere around the IEEE,
designed to help the members with their careers
and professional development. Whether you're a
student trying to select a focus, if you're just
starting your career, or if you're getting close
to retirement, IEEE has a wealth of resources to
help you at every stage of your professional
life.
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1.
IEEE
MyHomeBenefits (Moving Discount)
This is our discount
program with North American Van Lines,
which entitles IEEE members to
discounted rates on interstate moves.
These savings can be an important
consideration when one decides to
relocate for employment, a business
opportunity, or education.
MyHomeBenefits also can transport
members' belongings anywhere in the
world, insured.
Buying and moving into a
new home can be expensive,
time-consuming and stressful.
MyHomeBenefits, exclusively for members
of IEEE., is your one-stop resource for
everything you need to move your home -
faster, easier and more affordably than
ever before.
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2.
IEEE Gateway International Insurance Plans
The Gateway International Insurance Plans offer solutions for special insurance needs when traveling abroad. They are available to members, their families, and associates.
The plans are useful in many situations, and particularly when existing coverage is limited, during international business or leisure travel; when participating in academic, business or cultural exchange activities; or for employees, contract workers or consultants on international assignments.
All plans offer combined insurance and services, such as coverage for accident and illness, medical expenses, transportation expenses associated with medical evacuation and repatriation, indemnity in event of accidental death or dismemberment, and worldwide travel and medical assistance services. Depending on the plan selected, other features and options are available.
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3. Microsoft Software Offer for IEEE Student members
IEEE, in conjunction with Microsoft, is pleased to offer a wide selection of development software to IEEE Student members and Graduate Student members. The steps to obtain the software and the highlights of the available software can be found at:
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4.
IEEE National/Alamo Car Rental
IEEE travel discounts
offer members the opportunity to save on
personal and business travel around the
world. Vendors’ terms and conditions
apply.
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5.
IEEE Continuing Education Providers
(CEP) Program
IEEE members worldwide
have said they want more continuing
education opportunities. And they expect
IEEE, the world's largest technical
professional society, to provide those
opportunities.
Through agreements with
continuing education providers, The IEEE
Continuing Education Providers Program (CEP)
strives to meet the needs of its members
by providing a value added member
benefit as well as an additional
marketing channel and revenue stream for
its providers.
Providers world-wide are
offering continuing education
opportunities to IEEE members who will
receive a minimum 10% discount on
courses towards Degree Programs,
Continuing Education Units (CEU's) and
Professional Development Hours (PDH's).
The Academic and
Corporate providers and the available
courses can be found at:
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Gary L. Blank (Ph.D. in
EE, University of Wisconsin) is a self-employed
engineering consultant with expertise in
electronics, control systems and power. He has
been a professor of electrical/electronic
engineering and has worked for many years in
industry. He also teaches courses (available on
DVDs) for preparation for both the P.E.
(Professional Engineer) licensing exam and the
F.E. (fundamentals of engineering) exam. He
conducts seminars and workshops on How to Start
and Expand a Successful Consulting Practice. In
addition to the Section and Region levels he has
been active in IEEE-USA as a member of the Board
of Directors (Vice President of Member
Activities 2003-04, Member-at-Large 2008-2009)
and is currently the Vice President of Career
and Member Services. He has also served as the
national chair for the AICN (Alliance of IEEE
Consultants Networks) 1999-2002 and 2008-2009,
and is responsible for starting several IEEE
Consultants Networks in the United States and
overseas.
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todaysengineer@ieee.org.
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