Watson Industrial Outreach Office provides professional development and outreach services to the engineering community and technology-intensive industry. As part of the office's mission to support lifelong professional development, regular seminars, symposia, short courses, workshops, conferences and other programs are offered to the engineering community. These programs address emerging engineering issues vital to innovation and global competitiveness. Watson Industrial Outreach Office also works directly with industry to design educational programs meeting very specific needs. Programs are made available via traditional classes and also through distance learning methodologies.