December Webinar: Real World AI Applications for Technical Writing/Editing with Dianne Kennedy
Friday, December 8, at 12:00 PM
Today there is a great deal of buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for writers and editors. AI technologies will not replace technical writing and editing jobs any time soon, but AI can help make our jobs easier.
In this session hosted by STC Chicago, you will learn about how two different kinds of AI, machine learning and chat bots, can be used to help make a technical writer/editor’s tedious, labor-intensive tasks easier and more efficient.
Our speaker, Dianne Kennedy, AI Advisor for Ictect Inc., will demonstrate these distinct types of AI so writers and editors can see how they might employ AI to automate tedious editorial tasks and improve efficiency.
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December Holiday Happy Hour
Tuesday, December 19, at 5:30 PM
112 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge
People of STC Chicago, we miss you! Let us eat, drink, and be merry while we reflect on the past year and look forward to all that is to come in 2024.
Patina Wine Bar is a 2-minute walk from the Park Ridge stop on the Metra UP-NW Line, a 5-minute drive from the West Touhy Ave. exit on I-294, and a 7-minute drive from the Cumberland Ave. exit on I-90. We can't wait to see you all there!
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Webinars Abound!
STC Chicago and the larger STC organization have some great webinars coming up in December and January. Check them out and register below!
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STC Webinar: A "Brand" New Approach to Building Your Personal Brand with Susan Kelley
Tuesday, December 12th at 1:00 PM
In this interactive webinar hosted by STC, you will learn how to “elevate your relevance” by building and maintaining a strong personal brand in the technology sphere. All too often, writers and content creators are overlooked as the strong anchors to development, even though we all know our contributions are essential for strong documentation. This webinar is applicable not just for writers, though – anyone looking to advance their profile, seek a promotion, or just to be included on the most interesting projects will take away valuable tools and tips.
Building your personal brand is an ongoing process and involves much, much more than just occasionally updating LinkedIn or retweeting company content. Together, we’ll explore the best of the available tools, from Blogs to TikTok, to make sure you are the one whose name comes up when you aren’t in the room – in the very best ways!
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STC Chicago January Webinar: How to Build a Functional Online Technical Writing Portfolio with Swapnil Ogale
Wednesday, January 17th at 5:30 PM
In this webinar hosted by STC Chicago, Swapnil will walk you through the dos and don'ts of building an online technical writing portfolio, along with walking the tools and processes to create the portfolio. The session focuses on general topics such as: the concept, benefits, tools, and what to include in the portfolio. I will introduce the tools and workflow that I used for creating my portfolio.
Swapnil Ogale has more than 17 years of technical documentation experience across a range of industries in Australia and globally. He currently works as a Technical Writer with Amazon Web Services (AWS), documenting solutions for software developers externally. Swapnil initiated the Write the Docs community in Australia in 2016 where he has been organizing meetup events and the annual conference. Swapnil loves travelling, reading, and is a foodie and sometimes even manages to combine all of this simultaneously. While he is not doing any of that, Swapnil presents at technical meetups and conferences about various things around technical writing, and raising the profile of documentarians globally.
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Help Wanted: Professionals for Virtual Campus Panel
Wednesday, April 10 at 12:00 PM
Ready to make a difference? We're seeking dynamic professionals in Technical Communication to join a virtual panel. This is an exciting opportunity to share your career insights and interact with students from the College of DuPage's professional writing program. You'll discuss your professional journey, answer questions, and potentially inspire future technical communicators. Email us at info@stc-chicago.com to join the panel!
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Join Our New Career Connect Program
Are you passionate about supporting students and offering advice to new professionals in technical communication? STC Chicago is collaborating Chicagoland universities and colleges to pair experienced technical communicators with students who are looking to start their careers in the field. As a partner, you will participate in a one-on-one conversation with a student about your career and experience as a technical writer. We are accepting sign-ups through mid-January and matches will be made in early February. If this sounds like an opportunity you'd enjoy and you're eager to contribute, fill out this form to get connected.
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Renew Your STC Membership!
Considering becoming a member? There's no better time than now! For those already part of the fold, it's the perfect moment to renew your membership. The perks of being an STC member are numerous and include access to technical communication education and training, career development opportunities, professional networking, and other unique privileges exclusive to members. And while you're at it, remember to check the box to officially join STC Chicago!
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STC Scholarship Application Window is Open
STC is providing a scholarship worth $500 for its graduate, undergraduate, and certificate student members who are studying technical communication or related fields. Applications are open until December 21, 2023, and the scholarship winner will be revealed in February 2024. If you're planning to register for courses in the 2024-2025 academic year, you're eligible to apply. For more details on the scholarship criteria, please click here.
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Follow Us on LinkedIn!
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, insights, and opportunities in your local tech comm community by following STC Chicago on.LinkedIn!
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