1. Industry Board Meeting
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Alex C. Lambros
TAMU SPE President
College Station, TX
September 9, 2016

2. New Initiatives Seeking new industry partners Mentorship program
Soft skills focus
Global outreach

3. 175 Seniors seeking employment
Career Enhancement Event
Happening as we speak!
Attendance of ~600 students
27 companies
175 Seniors seeking employment

4. Mentorship Program “Leave the ladder down” Paying it forward
Mentors: Upperclassmen, graduate students
Goals:
Career/recruitment advice
Academic support
Professional development opportunity
Cultivate leadership skills

5. Soft Skills Workshop Series
Focuses on promoting soft skills essential for developing successful leaders:
Gain the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace.
Develop an understanding of work life balance, and how to maximize productivity while maintaining strong personal relationships
Explore the many personality types as it relates to working on a team, and leading others
Discuss the importance of maintaining your personal image as you progress through your career

6. Why Soft Skills?
Results from 773 Oil & Gas professionals surveyed in 24 countries by BP & SPE

7. Global Outreach Bonfire remembrance project 150 patients/container/day
2016 Destinations:
Dominican Republic
Cambodia
Moldova
Bolivia
Total cost per container: $25,000
TAMU-SPE Fundraising Goal: $5,000
TAMU-SPE will assist in construction

8. Industry Board Meeting
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Alex C. Lambros ‘17
TAMU SPE President