AWIS Career Center
Planning your Career
Career planning is easier when you have the right resources and community.
Top AWIS Career Planning Resources
No matter where you are in your career, having a plan can help you turn your goals into meaningful progress. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, preparing for a promotion, making a career transition, or building leadership skills, thoughtful planning gives you the confidence to navigate what’s next.
We have gathered together our top networking resources below to support you.
AWIS Members:
We’re committed to helping you plan your career with confidence by providing resources, guidance, and opportunities to support your professional growth. We hope the resources below help you take the next step toward your career goals. Have feedback, suggestions, or trouble accessing your member benefits? Email us at —we’re happy to help. awis@awis.org
Non-members:
Plan your career with confidence as an AWIS member. Gain access to exclusive career planning resources, professional development webinars, leadership opportunities, and a supportive network that can help you achieve your goals. Have questions about membership? Please contact awis@awis.org with any questions.
Check out these webinars in our on-demand library:
Create Your Personal Vision Statement (January 12, 2024) A vision statement serves as a guide when making decisions in your professional and personal life. Learn how to develop a vision statement from Mona-Lee Belizaire.
The ABCs of STEAM Success: Hooded and Beyond (June 19, 2021) Dr. Malika Grayson, author of Hooded: A Black Girl’s Guide to the PhD, shares her journey of surviving and thriving as a doctoral candidate in STEM … and beyond. She is only the second Black woman and first Caribbean American woman to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University.
Growing with Intention: Creating Your Career Growth Plan (March 20, 2025) Join Jasmine Lawrence Campbell in this session to navigate strategic career growth in STEM. Discover how to intentionally shape your career using strategies that propel professionals from any stage—whether just starting out, feeling stuck, or ready for the next big leap. Jasmine provides insights for overcoming career hurdles and achieving your goals.
Read these articles from the Nucleus:
- 10 Steps For Achieving Early Career Success for Women in Steam (January 23, 2026) For National Mentoring Month, Veronica Villanueva, PhD, describes mentors and mentorship, and how to get the most out of this relationship.
- Owning Your Science Career Path through Entrepreneurship (September 24, 2024) For many women in STEM, entrepreneurship offers a compelling alternative, providing unique opportunities and autonomy. Georgina To’a Salazar, PhD, offers resources and advice from women STEM entrepreneurs who have grown their own businesses.
Other tips:
- Connect with other AWIS members in the online community.
- Volunteer on a committee to build relationships.
- Share and comment on LinkedIn posts to support others and gain visibility.