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Early Careers in Technology

Early Careers in Technology (ECT) is a staff organization at Northwestern committed to providing resources, support, and knowledge to IT staff who are starting their careers at the University or are new to the field of information technology.

Activities

Meetings are held every other Friday and offer opportunities for leadership and professional development, including:

  • Guest speakers
    • We ask leaders and SME’s to discuss AS current work in high-level format
  • Workshops
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Mentor mixers
  • Coffee Scramblers
    • This is an opportunity to network or socialize with your AS network
    • You will be randomly assigned to either plan or be invited for a coffee break outing
    • “Planners” – receive a $20 gift card and coordinate a scheduled time to meet in person, and may suggest spots to get a coffee within walking distance
    • “Invitee” – choose a spot within walking distance and meet up with the assigned planner
    • Sign up here
    • Tips:
      • Plan 30-60 min to include trip to location and get your treat
      • Be watchful of weather
      • Be flexible and mindful of work schedule

Other programming includes:

  • Game days
  • Mentorship program
  • Volunteer events

EVENT CALENDAR

Join Us!

Are you interested in joining? Email us at earlycareers@northwestern.edu.

Mentorship Program

The ECT Mentorship Program offers opportunities for those early in their careers at Northwestern IT to connect with volunteer mentors of greater experience levels.

Volunteer mentors are paired with their mentees to provide valuable support and guidance as their mentees progress in their new careers at Northwestern. The mentorship program allows mentees to develop and build relationships within their department as well as with teams from other departments.

Email earlycareers@northwestern.edu if you are interested in serving as a mentor or mentee.

ECT Leadership

  • Abhisekh “Abhi” Adhikari, Developer Associate, Administrative Systems
  • Michael Richard Campbell, Developer, Administrative Systems
  • Jacob Scott Palmer, Developer Associate, Administrative Systems
  • Joseph Stevyn Heise, Developer, Administrative Systems
  • Karen Allen, Data Analyst, Administrative Systems