Dear Prospective Partner:
It is with great pleasure that I extend this invitation on behalf of Region I of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) to partner with us for the 2022–2023 fiscal year. Region I seeks to develop meaningful and strategic partnerships with our sponsors. With your support, we will positively impact the global engineering community by focusing on the advancement of underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). NSBE’s mission statement is embraced by our more than 17,000 members. Our growth has been facilitated by the leadership training, professional and scholastic development, mentorship opportunities, community service programs and scholarship opportunities that NSBE provides in collaboration with organizations like yours.
Region I consists of Collegiate, NSBE Jr. and NSBE Professionals chapters and has the most culturally diverse geographic area in the Society, as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among the most diverse states in the U.S. It also has the most international members in the Society. Our region, also known as “Region FIRST,” has a history of innovative ideas and exemplary students. This region was among the first to offer a resume boot camp, helping increase the quality and effectiveness of our members’ resumes. Moreover, Region I was also the first to host a Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) and a Fall Regional Conference (FRC).
Your organization’s partnership is paramount in assisting Region I in fulfilling our regional goals while complying with NSBE’s national directives. By partnering with us, your organization will play an important role in promoting continuous growth and learning as well as empowering leaders who think innovatively and communicate effectively.
The attached 2022 Partnership Guide provides an in-depth look into FRC programming initiatives, workshops, and other events and activities your organization can participate in and sponsor during the conference and throughout the year. If you have any questions about the information outlined here, please contact me using the information below.
Sincerely
Shaneil Da Silva
2022 - 2023 Region I Treasurer
National Society of Black Engineers
r1Treasurer@nsbe.org | (640) 460-9347
NSBE’s Region I comprises the U.S. Northeast states — New Jersey, New York and the New England states — as well as Eastern Canada (Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes). Our International Affinity Region, Western Africa, includes Ghana and Nigeria. In Addition, Region I has the largest number of Ivy league institutions in the Society and the largest international membership.
Partner with Region I to gain invaluable opportunities to maximize your organization’s visibility, recruit top diverse talent and support events that both encourage and support Region I members. With your support, we will positively impact the global engineering community with a focus on the advancement of underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In exchange, you will gain access to the best and brightest diverse engineering talent to foster a well-rounded workplace capable of innovative thinking, empowered leadership and continual growth.
The overall growth of NSBE has been facilitated by the participation in and support of our events provided by various companies, foundations, government agencies and academic institutions. Approximately 300 exhibitors and sponsors participate in NSBE events every year. These events have benefited our partners and supporters by offering access for recruitment of top engineering students and technical professionals as well as providing a forum to showcase the exhibitors’ and sponsors’ products, technology and professional development opportunities. Region I looks forward to creating a strong and effective partnership with you!
NSBE has a very diverse membership, which is grouped into segments based on the members’ academic progression: NSBE Jr. members, who are middle school and high school students; the collegiate members, who make up the largest group within the Society; the technical professionals; and the International members who reside in our International Affinity regions.
Active Chapters
Region I Zones
Upstate New York Zone
Metro/Long Island New York Zone
New Jersey Zone
New England Zone
Canada Zone
International Zone
Crowne Plaza Syracuse,
Collegian Hotel and Convention Center
Syracuse, New York
Nov. 9–13, 2022
NSBE’s Region I Fall Regional Conference (FRC) is the region’s largest event, with approximately 600–800 attendees from chapters throughout the northeastern United States. By attending the conference, participants can get involved in workshops/seminars, academic competitions, College and Graduate School Fairs, a Career Fair and a Technology and Innovation Expo. Region I is the first to offer a Technology and Innovation Expo at our FRC which is a way for organizations to expose our members to their innovation. As participants take full advantage of all the different aspects of the conference, they have many opportunities to interact with corporate, government, academic and nonprofit partners as well as develop themselves personally and professionally. Following the theme of this year’s conference, “I am S.T.E.M.,” the expected outcomes of FRC include the following: (1) to use the concepts of innovation; (2) to create a better and brighter future for Region I members by enhancing leadership tools, promoting academic excellence and enhancing engagement with NSBE Jr., collegiate members and professional members. Overall, the Region 1 leadership aims to empower the membership to develop their leadership skills, adequately prepare themselves for the workforce, work toward achieving academic excellence and remain committed to positively impacting their communities.
FRC’s Career Fair allows organizations to recruit the best and brightest engineering and other STEM talent. This region-targeted event is the perfect place to match qualified candidates to your full-time positions and internships on a national level as well as at your regional and district offices. It enables students to find local job opportunities and are ideal for local employers looking to recruit top talent.
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NSBE Board of Corporate Affiliate (BCA) partners receive a complimentary Bronze Partner package!
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Interview booths allow your organization to take the recruitment process further by conducting on-site interviews. Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with engineering talent, then follow-up with more in-depth, one-on-one conversations with the students who best suit your needs. In addition, interview booths allow you to discuss your job opportunities with your top candidates and conduct interviews before leaving the conference. Interview booths are open on Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Each booth is equipped with one table and two chairs. Placing branding and signage in the aisle space outside of the interview booth space is strictly prohibited.
Note: Interview Booths available from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Host and organize workshops on a topic of your choice.
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The purpose of this program is to assist collegiate members by critiquing their resumes while enhancing their networking skills. The Resume Bootcamp utilizes the experience of Region I professionals and corporate representatives to enhance attendees’ awareness of how to better approach employers during the Career Fair.
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This is an opportunity to give presentations and have attendees experience firsthand the innovations, research and opportunities available at your organization.
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Regional awards are presented to honor collegiate chapters and individual members for academic excellence, high achievement in regional competitions, fulfillment of NSBE’s mission and meeting the objectives of Region I.
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Come mix and mingle with our highest academic achievers, chapter presidents and senators at the Eminent Networking Reception. This event features students with a 3.0+ GPA and our regional leaders, in one room. With a more relaxed atmosphere, this pre-screening event allows students to showcase who they are outside of what is listed on their resumes.
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The Graduating Seniors Reception recognizes and honors NSBE Region I members who are near the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree program. This event enables us to extend the engineering career pipeline, as the seniors are encouraged to become NSBE Professionals after they graduate. This event provides attendees with an additional opportunity to network with the NSBE Professionals.
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The Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) competition is held between teams composed of high school students in grades 9–12 in every NSBE region throughout the year. The purpose of the competition is to help groom participants for success in STEM courses and prepare them for SAT/ACT testing. TMAL also measures the teams’ ability to solve a real-world engineering problem. The winners on the regional level move on to compete against other regions for the national title.
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The Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) is a competition designed to showcase NSBE members’ skills in technical writing, theoretical research and oral presentation. TRE provides an opportunity for NSBE members to present on a variety of topics, including projects done at school, at work or on their personal time. TRE is held during the FRC and the Annual Convention and is judged by technical professionals.
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The objective of the Academic Technical Bowl is to encourage and showcase academic excellence and understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering covered in the usual senior engineering standardized tests, for example, the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or Fundamentals of Surveying Exam. Program participation occurs through healthy competition in a “Jeopardy!”-style game show format with multiple-choice questions. Questions cover a wide variety of topics, from NSBE and African American scientists and inventors history to general engineering and science curricula from the FE/FS. Each team consists of four (4) members and one alternate, who represent their NSBE chapter.
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The NSBEpreneur Elevator Pitch Competition is an opportunity for members to give a 30-second elevator pitch on their business venture or any given topic. This competition allows for the development of interpersonal skills as well as a concise verbal delivery of an idea or thought. Participants will be given feedback and guidance from the panel of judges.
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NSBE Technical OutReach and Community Help (TORCH) is an educational program with the goal of giving our communities exposure to technical skills and STEM knowledge, by offering a safe space for youth and young adults to learn/explore STEM subjects and a place for them to learn how to apply technical skills to their working environments. TORCH aims to provide the necessary resources for learning to take place and a continuous flow of NSBE collegiate members and technical professionals who take an interest in uplifting community members.
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The scholarship gives members an opportunity to attend conferences held by NSBE. The sponsor and NSBE’s Regional Finance Zone will decide on the criteria for the scholarship applications.
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One of the primary objectives of NSBE’s Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program is to encourage students in grades 3–12 to pursue degrees in engineering and other technical fields. This scholarship is awarded to NSBE Jr. members in middle school or high school who have excelled academically and expressed an interest in pursuing a career in engineering or related fields. Part of our membership drive, the scholarship helps us retain NSBE Jr. members when they go to college, while providing a much-needed service to students in need of financial aid.
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Companies offer and facilitate technical certification courses for NSBE Jr., collegiate and technical professional members.
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The goal of A Walk for Education (AWFE) is to increase awareness of the opportunities available through education, particularly in STEM fields, and to shatter myths and preconceived notions that are perpetuated among minority youth in underprivileged areas.
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Provide access to your facilities and your business, and show how engineering plays an active role in your day-to-day operations. Help us display the real-world applications of engineering and the transition from school to the business world. These tours show our NSBE Jr. members how academic success can translate into professional and economic success.
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Sponsors have the option to contribute to apparel for the conference in exchange for advertisement of the sponsor’s logo. Items will bear the organization name and logo.
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This is an excellent opportunity for your organization to increase its visibility and brand recognition by supplying material donations. In addition, conference participants will use materials throughout the FRC. This is an incredible opportunity to leave a lasting image of your organization in the participants’ minds.
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Donations Accepted:
Partnerships/sponsorships will not be recognized or invoiced until the NSBE Commitment Form has been completed. Should your organization have a contract to be reviewed, please submit this to the NSBE Commitment Form as well. If you have any trouble completing the form, please email national_partnerships@nsbe.org or reach out to your NSBE planning contact.
Please fill out the commitment form here!
ALL payments must be received no later than Oct. 19, 2022. Invoices that remain unpaid after Oct. 19, 2022 will be subject to having their associated sponsorship forfeited. ANY outstanding invoice(s) after this date will prohibit entrance to the career fair and/or college fair/graduate school fair floor(s). Additional items purchased after Oct. 19, 2022 are due upon receipt and will require a credit card payment only. NOTE: No other form of payment will be honored after this date (with the exception of forms mailed in along with a check with prior approval).
Questions about payments should be submitted to accounting@nsbe.org.
Shaneil Da Silva, NSBE Region I Treasurer – r1treasurer@nsbe.org
Orianna Carter, NSBE Region I Programs Chair – r1programs@nsbe.org
Shena Marshall, Regional Finance Advisor – sxm9610@rit.edu
Carlos Villarreal, Regional Finance Advisor – cav18fb@gmail.com
Desmond St. Rose, Regional Finance Advisor – r1advisory.nsbe@gmail.com