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”