Ronald Wagogo NSBE Professionals Lifetime Member #191.

Men in the WorkplaceRonald Wagogo

NSBE ProfessionalsLifetime Member #191

Men in the WorkplaceRonald Wagogo

NSBE ProfessionalsLifetime Member #191

ONE FIYAH!!

Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American:

• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066

Black Men in the Workplace

Census Information Centers (CIC) - African American Data Linkshttps://www.census.gov/cic/data_links/african_american_data_links.html

The African-American Labor Force in the Recoveryhttp://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/blacklaborforce/

https://www.census.gov/cic/data_links/african_american_data_links.html

http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/blacklaborforce/


Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female• Average age is






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female• Average age is 33 years old






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female• Average age is 33 years old• ~50% are not married






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female• Average age is 33 years old• ~50% are not married• 16% - Less than high school diploma






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female• Average age is 33 years old• ~50% are not married• 16% - Less than high school diploma• 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency)






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female• Average age is 33 years old• ~50% are not married• 16% - Less than high school diploma• 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency)• 33% - Some college or associate's degree






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female• Average age is 33 years old• ~50% are not married• 16% - Less than high school diploma• 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency)• 33% - Some college or associate's degree• 12% - Bachelor's degree






Black Men in the Workplace• Total population of Black or African American: 40,379,066• 47.7% Male• 52.3% Female• Average age is 33 years old• ~50% are not married• 16% - Less than high school diploma• 32% - High school graduate (includes equivalency)• 33% - Some college or associate's degree• 12% - Bachelor's degree• 7% - Graduate or professional degree







25,133,184 (which is a population of 25 years and over)







25 million (which is a population of 25 years and over)






Have a Plan

Have a Plan

I. Career Plan

Have a Plan

I. Career Plan

II. Financial Plan

Have a Plan

I. Career Plan

II. Financial Plan

III.Social Plan

Career Plan

Career Plan1. Growth Strategy


1. Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO


1. Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO2. Start and increase your career contact list


1. Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO2. Start and increase your career contact list3. Obtaining relevant and required certifications and/or degrees


1. Go from new hire to Senior Engineer/Manager/Director/CEO2. Start and increase your career contact list3. Obtaining relevant and required certifications and/or degrees4. Setting up a “Beginning to End” timeline of events to track progress

Career Plan1. Growth Strategy2. Exit Strategy


1. Go to the next level or Changing the climate


1. Go to the next level or Changing the climate2. What skills do you need to obtain while at work that will be

transferrable?



transferrable?3. Keeping a fresh resume on hand (update every ~6-9 months)



transferrable?3. Keeping a fresh resume on hand (update every ~6-9 months)4. Do periodic job searches to see what is available, and would you be able

to compete for it with your given skills and track record



transferrable?3. Keeping a fresh resume on hand (update every ~6-9 months)4. Do periodic job searches to see what is available and would you be able

to compete for it with your given skills and track record

Career Plan1. Growth Strategy2. Exit Strategy3. “Plan B” Option


1. Keep eyes and ears open to ALL the available opportunities at your company



2. Befriend those who work in different disciplines within your company



2. Befriend those who work in different disciplines within your company3. Be willing to be uncomfortable IF the opportunity can challenge you in

a beneficial way

Have a Plan

I. Career Plan

II. Financial Plan

Financial Plan

Financial Plan1. Debt Reduction Strategy


1. Gather ALL your financial obligations and create a spreadsheet with the total balances due and final due dates



2. Place all the documents in a secure and memorable location



2. Place all the documents in a secure and memorable location3. Consult a PROFESSIONAL financial advisor on how to maximize your

debt repayment obligations



2. Place all the documents in a secure and memorable location3. Consult a PROFESSIONAL financial advisor on how to maximize your

debt repayment obligations4. Be vigilant to keep up with your debt repayment obligations!

Financial Plan1. Debt Reduction Strategy2. Salary Increase Strategy


1. Discuss with the Human Resources representative how pay increases work at your company? (e.g. Discussed at yearly review? Quarterly?)



2. Research the local salary rates for your job on www.glassdoor.com

http://www.glassdoor.com/



2. Research the local salary rates for your job on www.glassdoor.com 3. Speak with senior co-workers to get a sense on frequency of salary

raises and status of bonus packages and stock options




2. Research the local salary rates for your job on www.glassdoor.com3. Speak with senior co-workers to get a sense on frequency of salary

raises and status of bonus packages and stock options4. Secure an advocate who is senior to you and is willing to give you

insight on your career growth and compensation information



2. Research the local salary rates for your job on www.glassdoor.com 3. Speak with senior co-workers to get a sense on frequency of salary

raises and status of bonus packages and stock options4. Secure an advocate who is senior to you and is willing to give you

insight on your career growth and compensation information


Financial Plan1. Debt Reduction Strategy2. Salary Increase Strategy3. Long-term Security Strategy


1. Create a weekly/monthly budget of your expenses and keep it updated


1. Create a weekly/monthly budget of your expenses and keep it updated2. Consult a PROFESSIONAL Financial Advisor on long-term financial

options



options3. Participate in company 401k/403b at maximum amount from day one



options3. Participate in company 401k/403b at maximum amount from day one4. Ensure that you can support yourself WITHOUT a job for at least 6

months

Have a Plan

I. Career Plan

II. Financial Plan

III.Social Plan

Social Plan

Social Plan1. Regular Job Related Activity Participation


1. Running Club


1. Running Club2. Volunteer Team


1. Running Club2. Volunteer Team3. Pick-up Sports Team


1. Running Club2. Volunteer Team3. Pick-up Sports Team4. Affinity Group

Social Plan1. Regular Job Related Activity Participation2. Community Related Activity Participation


1. NSBE/SHPE


1. NSBE/SHPE2. Big Brothers


1. NSBE/SHPE2. Big Brothers3. Soup Kitchen/Homeless Shelter


1. NSBE/SHPE2. Big Brothers3. Soup Kitchen/Homeless Shelter4. Community Center

Social Plan1. Regular Job Related Activity Participation2. Community Related Activity Participation3. Spiritual & Mental Refreshment


1. Plan Vacations (1-2 day, weekend, and 4+ days)


1. Plan Vacations (1-2 day, weekend, and 4+ days)2. Attend cultural events in your town/city (Art shows, Concerts, etc…)


1. Plan Vacations (1-2 day, weekend, and 4+ days)2. Attend cultural events in your town/city (Art shows, Concerts, etc…)3. Be an active member of your faith assembly

Good Luck!

Ronald Wagogo NSBE Professionals Lifetime Member #191.

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