Return to Work with SWE
SWE is on a mission to increase the number of technical women in the STEM sector by supporting those returning from a career break and by producing structural change through “returnships” as a core pathway to reengage professional women in STEM fields.
A pioneering founder in the reentry landscape over the past decade, SWE has partnered with employers globally to develop best-in-class reentry programs that have become an integral part of overall recruitment strategies, enabling hundreds of skilled professionals to return to the paid workforce.
Return to Work Opportunities
Return to Work with SWE’s Career Center and Events
The SWE Career Center is the premier electronic recruitment resource for leading companies in the engineering and technology field.
Boost Your Career >Learn more about career opportunities at SWE’s signature annual conference, WE Local conferences, and Virtual Career Fair.
Join SWE’s Return to Work Cohort
Join a community of women returning to work after a career break in the Return to Work Program today. This virtual, cohort-style program equips you with the tools, resources, and strategies you need to confidently transition back into your professional journey.
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Professional Development with the Advance Learning Center
As a SWE member, you can tap into the Advance Learning Center to develop new knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities from top experts in the field – all at your own pace.
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SWE members enjoy this content for free as part of their membership, while non-members can purchase access.
SWE's Leadership Competency Model (LCM)
When you take the LCM assessment, the system identifies the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that a leader committed to SWE’s mission should strive for and builds an individualized learning plan to help you reach your potential.
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Return to Work with SWE’s Partners
We are grateful to our STEM Reentry partners and appreciative of the meaningful work we’ve accomplished together. We continue to support their outstanding programs! You can learn more about them below.
Join, Connect, and Build Today With SWE
Become a Member
Enjoy countless benefits and a diverse network, with discounts for unemployed professionals automatically applied at checkout based on the answers you provide in your membership application.
View Details About Membership >Connect with Mentors
The SWE Mentor Network is an exclusive members-only community that facilitates mentoring conversations. As a SWE member, you can offer mentoring services, receive mentoring, or even act as both a mentor and mentee.
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STEM Return to Work Individual Sign Up Form
Enjoy countless benefits and a diverse network, with discounts for unemployed professionals automatically applied at checkout based on the answers you provide in your membership application.
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