Ed Wells
Grow your career with Ed Wells Partnership
Ed Wells Partnership offers hundreds of ways for SPEEA-represented Profs and Techs to enhance technical and professional development skills.
This is a negotiated contract benefit (Article 20) and provides discretionary training on topics ranging from ‘Aircraft Structural Analysis’ to ‘Crucial Skills of Effective Leaders.’
You can take classes on-hours or off- (evenings or Saturdays) as well as participate in online learning via classes, live broadcasts, subscriptions and virtual book clubs. Ed Wells also offers extensive career planning resources, including coaching and consulting. Ed Wells sends more than 200 participants to conferences each year, as well.
More than 500 learning opportunities await you if you’re a SPEEA-represented Prof or Tech in the Puget Sound, Oregon, Utah or California.
To find out more, go to the website on the Boeing intranet at edwells.web.boeing.com.
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Good to know about Ed Wells Partnership
- EWP is funded by Boeing through the SPEEA contract. EWP pays for your class registration fee and materials. There is no cost to you!
- There is no limit to the number of EWP classes you can take.
- Events offered on-hours require manager approval to pay for your time.
- Events offered off-hours do not require manager approval since you attend on your own time
- Course catalog is online (Boeing intranet only) at: edwells.web.boeing.com
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Interested in a technical conference?
Regardless of where you’re at in your career, going to a technical conference can add value. Ed Wells Partnership can help you get there.
Keep in mind:
- Ed Wells Partnership covers event registration and travel expenses
- Your manager approves your attendance and time
- Report required to be shared through Ed Wells website
- Application on the Boeing intranet at http://edwells.web.boeing.com/Grants/ConferenceGrants/
- Applications accepted quarterly – check website for due dates
- Limit on technical conference grants - one every three years for Puget Sound, one every two years for Oregon, California and Utah.
- Puget Sound conferences may be covered by a Local Learning Event (LLE) - reach out to the Ed Wells Group mailbox if there is a local conference you want to propose as an LLE
Watch and learn from Ed Wells broadcasts
Learn about emerging technical topics, Boeing product lines, history, and more during live lunchtime broadcasts. EWP also hosts leadership and professional development experts. EWP Live! broadcasts are recorded and can be viewed on-demand. Hundreds of topics at your fingertips!
Broadcasts are produced live most Thursdays and can be viewed on-demand on the Ed Wells inSite page.
What’s new this year for Ed Wells training?
Technical Skills
- First Flight Lecture Series with Peter Morton
- Introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- MakerSpace Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
- Microsoft Visio: Creating and Managing Custom Stencils
- Liquid Composite Molding
- Metal Additive Manufacturing Series
- Get Control! of Excel 3 Fabulous Formulas and Functions
- Excel: Mastering Messy Data
- Aircraft Lateral and Vertical Trajectory Construction
- Thermal Desktop for Thermal Analysis
- Engineering's Role in Airplane Safety: An Interiors Perspective
- Introduction to GenAI at Boeing
- GenAI Techniques at Boeing
- Introduction to Lean: The Coil Simulation
- AI Applications and Use Cases in Boeing Series
- Intermediate Knowledge of Computer Networks
- Prototyping 101
- Cybersecurity and Safety Integration
- Introduction to Bonding, Grounding and Shielding (Updated class!)
Professional Skills
- Resilience: How to Increase Your Resiliency for Sustained Success
- The Science of Managing Transitions
- Speak Clearly, Be Heard: Communication Tips for ESL Professionals
- Building Positive Relationships
- Confidence in Public Speaking: From Board Room Meetings to Events on Stage
- LinkedIn Job Search Strategies
- Embracing Calm: A Journey to Mindful Living
- Influence Without Authority
- Efficient Time Management: Unlocking Productivity and Balance
- Engage Yourself - Expanding Your Impact and Satisfaction at Work
- Professional Headshots
- Improve Workplace Culture with Trust and Accountability
- Intentional Personal Finance
- Think Critically
- Executive Level Presentations: Enhance your Content and Delivery
- Unlock Your Passion & Potential - Motivators Assessment & Debrief
- OneNote Essentials: Mastering the Basics
- Deal With Conflict
- Mindful Leadership Series
- EQ at Work: Productive Conflict
- Collaboration & Collaborative Problem Solving
- Building Belonging: The Science of Connecting in a Lonely World
- Setting Intentional Boundaries to Move Projects Forward
Job and career help available at Ed Wells Partnership
You are in the driver’s seat of your career! Connect with Boeing experts, get resume and interview guidance and learn about yourself. Take advantage of certified career coaches and resources to help you create a plan and avoid speed bumps along the way.
These services are free and confidential.
Coaching/Consulting – Whether you’re looking for consulting (short-term) or coaching (long-term), you will be strategizing with some of Boeing’s subject matter experts and certified coaches specializing in technical/engineering career guidance. Go to https://edwells.web.boeing.com/CareerCoachingAndConsultation/
Upcoming job-search classes – Choose from a number of topics related to job-searching, resumes and interviews, including customized resume reviews and mock interviews. Go to https://edwells.web.boeing.com/SelfHelp/
Questions?
If you have questions or problems registering, send an email to: edwells.sbpartnrshp@boeing.com
What’s it worth – members’ perspective
“It may feel like you’re too busy. Until you get here, you don’t know. But it’s well worth the time – because when you get back to the job, you have a wider base of knowledge to pull from – this is one of the best venues for learning across the entire company.”
Aaron O’Connor
early career
“The classes give me a lot of ideas – especially this one (root cause analysis) where we’re sharing not only fundamentals but also different approaches. It’s definitely a valuable asset.”
Steve Rottler
mid-career
I think in my career, I wanted to continue to learn and grow until the day I retire and the only way is through continued education. One of the most convenient and effective ways (to continue my education) is through Ed Wells.”
Jennifer MacKay
late-career
