Andrew Brown, Chairman, BCS Young Professionals Group (YPG) “What can the BCS do for You”

The Chartered Engineering Institution for IT. A world reputation, voice of the IT profession. Influences organisations and government, setting the standards for IT Professionalism. Growing membership with over 40 branches in the UK and overseas. Focused on helping its 40,000 members to develop their skills and competence. “The British Computer Society”

The YPG is the largest sub-group within the BCS. 15,000 Young IT Professionals represented locally by a network of volunteer Ambassadors within colleges, universities and BCS Branches. Provides a support network, events and careers advice, notably the Job Hunters Survival Kit. Runs a range of awards & competitions, including, The Young IS Practitioner of the Year and the BCS Programming and ITDF competitions. Worklink, an industrial placement finding service “The Young Professionals Group”

Andrew Brown, Chairman, BCS Young Professionals Group (YPG) “What can the BCS do for You”