Now Seeking Mentors and Mentees!

October 12, 2015 by

STC Rochester Mentoring Program

Forbes magazine recently listed Technical Writer as one of America’s 20 most surprising six-figure jobs. The mean income is in the high $60Ks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 18% increase in the demand for technical writers by 2018.

Discover Technical Communications. Free student membership in STC for qualified participants.*

Technical Communications is an exciting field that embraces a number of disciplines:

  • Marketing Communications Practitioners
  • Technical Writers & Editors
  • Indexers
  • Information Architects
  • Instructional Designers
  • Technical Illustrators
  • Globalization & Localization Specialists
  • Usability & Human Factors Professionals
  • Visual Designers
  • Web Designers & Developers
  • Teachers & Researchers of Technical Communication
  • Trainers and E-Learning Developers

The mentoring program will help you

  • Develop your networks and increase your visibility
  • Receive career guidance and job search tips
  • Polish specialized skills
  • Prepare for the move from school to industry
  • Enhance your skills for career advancement
  • Join the premier professional organization in Technical Communication

Brought to you by the Rochester Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, in partnership with the RIT School of Communication and School of Individualized Studies.

For more info: Ben.woelk@rit.edu,  education@stc-rochester.org, 585-475-4122

*The fine print: RIT has agreed to partner with STC Rochester in covering the full cost of student membership in specific programs. For students not in these programs or not at RIT, STC Rochester will cover half the cost of your student membership for 2016.