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MAY 2021 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 81 neys. Some additional feedback included: • "e event was great as we were able to hear from in- dustry leaders with a wide range of experience!" • "Awesome presentations and panel discussion." • "e panelists' career journey was impactful for students. I would like more emphasis on preparing high school students for STEM- related careers." Another valuable lesson the Foundation learned is how im- portant it is to share aerward the information, content, and the discussions of these online events. Recording the panel or webinars has been invaluable for sharing this information to those who cannot attend a live event. We created our own YouTube channel to house past webinars and events for any- one who couldn't attend—even allowing some educators to re- play parts for a class or assign specific videos as supplements to coursework. erefore, the lessons learned from our en- gagement initiatives are: • Share valuable industry content • Host an event during a favorable time, making it easy for students and teachers to attend • Get participation from high profile companies • Identify knowledgeable speakers, panelists, or participants • Record the session to share aerward • Always be willing to receive feedback PCB007 For more information about the IPC Education Foundation, please reach out to Charlene Gunter du Plessis, senior director of the IPC Education Foundation at charlenegunter@ipc.org. To read past columns or contact Charlene, click here. Figure 5. Figure 6.