The Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers (LACBPE) will host a meet and greet reception in celebration of Black History Month and Engineers’ Week, which takes place from February 19- 25. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, at 6 p.m., at Fleming’s Steakhouse in El Segundo.
LACBPE invites engineers and scientists and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) professionals in the Los Angeles area to attend. This mixer, sponsored by West Basin Municipal Water District, is designed for STEM professionals to connect with one another to interact, build and strengthen their networks and open new gates to success.
Also, LACBPE will recognize outstanding colleagues and provide an orientation regarding the history and accomplishments of LACBPE for those interested in membership. LACBPE’s history includes supporting members obtaining their Professional Engineer’s licenses, Business Development tips, and building a pipeline of elementary to college grade/level young people, mentored and educated to qualify for future jobs in the STEM fields.
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LACBPE was founded in 1970 as a 501c3 non-profit organization and with the help of grants and donations from generous corporations, organizations, and philanthropic individuals has been able to provide technical training, orientation, mentoring and scholarships to deserving students.
Regina Dillard, LACBPE president, recently retired as program director in Resilient Navigation and Reconnaissance Systems (RNRS) at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems in El Segundo. She led a team of program managers who managed a portfolio of programs ranging from development to sustainment with multiple customers, platforms, and suppliers.
For those interested in attending the meet and greet event, email RSVPs with your name, technical discipline, degrees or training to [email protected].
To learn more, visit LACBPE.org or lablackengineers.org.