Ronald Wagogo NSBE Professionals Lifetime Member #191

Total population of Black or African American:

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066 Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married 16% - Less than high school diploma Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married 16% - Less than high school diploma 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency) Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married 16% - Less than high school diploma 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33% - Some college or associate's degree Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married 16% - Less than high school diploma 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33% - Some college or associate's degree 12% - Bachelor's degree Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married 16% - Less than high school diploma 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33% - Some college or associate's degree 12% - Bachelor's degree 7% - Graduate or professional degree Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married 16% - Less than high school diploma 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33% - Some college or associate's degree 12% - Bachelor's degree 7% - Graduate or professional degree Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married 16% - Less than high school diploma 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33% - Some college or associate's degree 12% - Bachelor's degree 7% - Graduate or professional degree Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

Total population of Black or African American: 40,379, % Male 52.3% Female Average age is 33 years old ~50% are not married 16% - Less than high school diploma 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33% - Some college or associate's degree 12% - Bachelor's degree 7% - Graduate or professional degree Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Links The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery

I.Career Plan

II.Financial Plan

I.Career Plan II.Financial Plan III.Social Plan

1.Growth Strategy

1.Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO

1.Growth Strategy 1.Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO 2.Start and increase your career contact list

1.Growth Strategy 1.Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO 2.Start and increase your career contact list 3.Obtaining relevant and required certifications and/or degrees

1.Growth Strategy 1.Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO 2.Start and increase your career contact list 3.Obtaining relevant and required certifications and/or degrees 4.Setting up a “Beginning to End” timeline of events to track progress

1.Growth Strategy 1.Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO 2.Start and increase your career contact list 3.Obtaining relevant and required certifications and/or degrees 4.Setting up a “Beginning to End” timeline of events to track progress

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 1.Go to the next level or Changing the climate

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 1.Go to the next level or Changing the climate 2.What skills do you need to obtain while at work that will be transferrable?

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 1.Go to the next level or Changing the climate 2.What skills do you need to obtain while at work that will be transferrable? 3.Keeping a fresh resume on hand (update every ~6-9 months)

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 1.Go to the next level or Changing the climate 2.What skills do you need to obtain while at work that will be transferrable? 3.Keeping a fresh resume on hand (update every ~6-9 months) 4.Do periodic job searches to see what is available, and would you be able to compete for it with your given skills and track record

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 1.Go to the next level or Changing the climate 2.What skills do you need to obtain while at work that will be transferrable? 3.Keeping a fresh resume on hand (update every ~6-9 months) 4.Do periodic job searches to see what is available and would you be able to compete for it with your given skills and track record

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 3.“Plan B” Option

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 3.“Plan B” Option 1.Keep eyes and ears open to ALL the available opportunities at your company

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 3.“Plan B” Option 1.Keep eyes and ears open to ALL the available opportunities at your company 2.Befriend those who work in different disciplines within your company

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 3.“Plan B” Option 1.Keep eyes and ears open to ALL the available opportunities at your company 2.Befriend those who work in different disciplines within your company 3.Be willing to be uncomfortable IF the opportunity can challenge you in a beneficial way

1.Growth Strategy 2.Exit Strategy 3.“Plan B” Option 1.Keep eyes and ears open to ALL the available opportunities at your company 2.Befriend those who work in different disciplines within your company 3.Be willing to be uncomfortable IF the opportunity can challenge you in a beneficial way

I.Career Plan II.Financial Plan

1.Debt Reduction Strategy

1.Gather ALL your financial obligations and create a spreadsheet with the total balances due and final due dates

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 1.Gather ALL your financial obligations and create a spreadsheet with the total balances due and final due dates 2.Place all the documents in a secure and memorable location

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 1.Gather ALL your financial obligations and create a spreadsheet with the total balances due and final due dates 2.Place all the documents in a secure and memorable location 3.Consult a PROFESSIONAL financial advisor on how to maximize your debt repayment obligations

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 1.Gather ALL your financial obligations and create a spreadsheet with the total balances due and final due dates 2.Place all the documents in a secure and memorable location 3.Consult a PROFESSIONAL financial advisor on how to maximize your debt repayment obligations 4.Be vigilant to keep up with your debt repayment obligations!

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 1.Gather ALL your financial obligations and create a spreadsheet with the total balances due and final due dates 2.Place all the documents in a secure and memorable location 3.Consult a PROFESSIONAL financial advisor on how to maximize your debt repayment obligations 4.Be vigilant to keep up with your debt repayment obligations!

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 1.Discuss with the Human Resources representative how pay increases work at your company? (e.g. Discussed at yearly review? Quarterly?)

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 1.Discuss with the Human Resources representative how pay increases work at your company? (e.g. Discussed at yearly review? Quarterly?) 2.Research the local salary rates for your job on

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 1.Discuss with the Human Resources representative how pay increases work at your company? (e.g. Discussed at yearly review? Quarterly?) 2.Research the local salary rates for your job on 3.Speak with senior co-workers to get a sense on frequency of salary raises and status of bonus packages and stock options

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 1.Discuss with the Human Resources representative how pay increases work at your company? (e.g. Discussed at yearly review? Quarterly?) 2.Research the local salary rates for your job on 3.Speak with senior co-workers to get a sense on frequency of salary raises and status of bonus packages and stock options 4.Secure an advocate who is senior to you and is willing to give you insight on your career growth and compensation information

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 1.Discuss with the Human Resources representative how pay increases work at your company? (e.g. Discussed at yearly review? Quarterly?) 2.Research the local salary rates for your job on 3.Speak with senior co-workers to get a sense on frequency of salary raises and status of bonus packages and stock options 4.Secure an advocate who is senior to you and is willing to give you insight on your career growth and compensation information

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 3.Long-term Security Strategy

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 3.Long-term Security Strategy 1.Create a weekly/monthly budget of your expenses and keep it updated

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 3.Long-term Security Strategy 1.Create a weekly/monthly budget of your expenses and keep it updated 2.Consult a PROFESSIONAL Financial Advisor on long-term financial options

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 3.Long-term Security Strategy 1.Create a weekly/monthly budget of your expenses and keep it updated 2.Consult a PROFESSIONAL Financial Advisor on long-term financial options 3.Participate in company 401k/403b at maximum amount from day one

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 3.Long-term Security Strategy 1.Create a weekly/monthly budget of your expenses and keep it updated 2.Consult a PROFESSIONAL Financial Advisor on long-term financial options 3.Participate in company 401k/403b at maximum amount from day one 4.Ensure that you can support yourself WITHOUT a job for at least 6 months

1.Debt Reduction Strategy 2.Salary Increase Strategy 3.Long-term Security Strategy 1.Create a weekly/monthly budget of your expenses and keep it updated 2.Consult a PROFESSIONAL Financial Advisor on long-term financial options 3.Participate in company 401k/403b at maximum amount from day one 4.Ensure that you can support yourself WITHOUT a job for at least 6 months

I.Career Plan II.Financial Plan III.Social Plan

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation

1.Running Club

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 1.Running Club 2.Volunteer Team

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 1.Running Club 2.Volunteer Team 3.Pick-up Sports Team

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 1.Running Club 2.Volunteer Team 3.Pick-up Sports Team 4.Affinity Group

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 1.Running Club 2.Volunteer Team 3.Pick-up Sports Team 4.Affinity Group

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 1.NSBE/SHPE

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 1.NSBE/SHPE 2.Big Brothers

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 1.NSBE/SHPE 2.Big Brothers 3.Soup Kitchen/Homeless Shelter

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 1.NSBE/SHPE 2.Big Brothers 3.Soup Kitchen/Homeless Shelter 4.Community Center

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 1.NSBE/SHPE 2.Big Brothers 3.Soup Kitchen/Homeless Shelter 4.Community Center

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 3.Spiritual & Mental Refreshment

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 3.Spiritual & Mental Refreshment 1.Plan Vacations (1-2 day, weekend, and 4+ days)

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 3.Spiritual & Mental Refreshment 1.Plan Vacations (1-2 day, weekend, and 4+ days) 2.Attend cultural events in your town/city (Art shows, Concerts, etc…)

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 3.Spiritual & Mental Refreshment 1.Plan Vacations (1-2 day, weekend, and 4+ days) 2.Attend cultural events in your town/city (Art shows, Concerts, etc…) 3.Be an active member of your faith assembly

1.Regular Job Related Activity Participation 2.Community Related Activity Participation 3.Spiritual & Mental Refreshment 1.Plan Vacations (1-2 day, weekend, and 4+ days) 2.Attend cultural events in your town/city (Art shows, Concerts, etc…) 3.Be an active member of your faith assembly