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“What can the BCS do for You”. Andrew Brown , Chairman, BCS Young Professionals Group (YPG). “The British Computer Society”. The Chartered Engineering Institution for IT. A world reputation, voice of the IT profession.
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“What can the BCS do for You” Andrew Brown, Chairman, BCS Young Professionals Group (YPG)
“The British Computer Society” • 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 Young Professionals Group” • 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
“What can the BCS do for You” Andrew Brown, Chairman, BCS Young Professionals Group (YPG)