Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Develop your career, network with your peers, and visit Dubai – apply now for one of three places available to represent Ireland at the International Electrotechnical Commission’s Young Professionals Workshop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from October 3-7, 2021.
The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is the world’s leading organisation for the preparation and publication of International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies, bringing together the world's upcoming expert engineers, technicians and managers. It provides them with more opportunities to shape the future of international standardisation and conformity assessment in the field of electrotechnology.
What will I receive?
- Return flights from Dublin to Dubai
- Accommodation
- Public transport and meal allowance
- Participants may also take part in the workshop remotely if preferred.
Requirements
- You have some experience of standards development or of using standards in the context of conformity assessment;
- You are aged early 20s to mid 30s;
- You work for a business, industry, association, education body or government body that is using, benefiting from or contributing to the IEC's (International Electrotechnical Commission) work.
How to enter
The application should be sent to Amanda-Jane.Gainford@nsai.ie by July 17, 2021.
The application requires:
- A copy of your CV.
- A completed application form.
- A maximum 600-word essay that addresses 'How Standards can mitigate climate change and protect biodiversity'.
Previous winners' testimonials
Rebecca Bennis, Regulatory Engineer with Dell, described her experience in Shanghai as a great opportunity to learn and make new contacts: “The IEC Young Professionals programme was a fantastic opportunity to learn and understand how standards are being developed and implemented within the electrotechnical industry. The workshop offered great educational and networking opportunities.
"The discussions among the 88 IEC Young Professionals from 41 different countries were very valuable to me from both a professional and personal standpoint.
"The opportunity to network with individuals throughout all levels of IEC was invaluable and I got the chance to make some social connections that I know will last a lifetime. Not only that, but it was an excellent means to learn what’s going on in other areas globally. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing ideas, hearing from others about the challenges and opportunities they see in the technology world, and learning different culture.”
L-R: Rebecca Bennis of Dell Ltd; NSAI chief executive Geraldine Larkin; and Shane McHugo, GMIT
Selection process
After the deadline, the panel may consider the factors listed below when reading entries:
- The candidate's perception of the role and benefit of standards to industry or to an individual company.
- Pro-activity in promoting the use of, or the participation in, standardisation.
- Indications of innovation in the candidates thinking or activity in relation to standardisation.
- The candidate's potential to contribute to the awareness of electrical standardisation.
In late July, the selection panel will invite successful candidates who have made it to the next round to participate in an online interview. The final three winners chosen to attend the workshop will then be notified in August. The selection panel's decision on the winners is final.
Further information
You can learn more about the competition here. If you have any questions about the application process, please email: Amanda-Jane.Gainford@nsai.ie