1. Workshop 7 SB & GOLD Janarthanan Sundaram

2. What is GOLD Created to improve retention rates, after students graduated Connection between Student Branches and more experienced members of IEEE

3. GOLDen problems How can a SB get in contact with GOLD? How to establish a new GOLD group? Are there unique benefits –for graduated students? –for Student Branches to cooperate with GOLD?

4. How can a SB get in contact with GOLD? Appoint GOLD contact persons in the SBs Establish a GOLD member directory (SB Alumni directory)

5. GOLD startup Just do it –Get 6 members –Contact your section –Get going

6. Unique benefits Should I stay in the IEEE after graduation? Unique to IEEE –Versatility of technical and non-technical topics –Global aspect – meet people from every country

7. Making GOLD more attractive Career –Job site –Internships Also for undergraduate students (to promote GOLD) Mentoring Program –Advice on life after graduation Virtual Community Bonus system –Promoting & motivating volunteer work through acknowledgment & rewards

8. Conclusion The SB´s values you like are GOLD´s values: Staying involved International networking Fun + professional experience

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