Community service is a big plus. Most students can do well in school if they really try but academic courses can reveal little about character. There is a big difference between working at a Large company during the summer vs. working at Mc Donald's. These groups are valuable in providing networking resources for females. There are few other places where women can find role models and mentors in technical fields.
Mentors are very important.
It is vital that young women find female mentors to communicate with them and let them know exactly what they can expect as they go through academia and, especially, in the work force. All females interested in pursuing careers in the professional and technical fields need guidance. Carolyn will gladly speak with all interested in finding out more. She is warm, intelligent and very helpful. Carolyn ended by stating that it has been her experience that females in the work force constantly need to prove themselves worthy of their positions.