Get some inside knowledge on a key skill that will give you a head start in your IT career. Followed by networking and pizza.
Agenda
11:00am - Registration for those attending in person at Keele IC7
11:30am - Event start, introduction from Charlie Houston-Brown (Stoke & Staffs BCS Chair)
11:40am - Importance of Data Handling Skills - Richard Gosling
12:10pm - Future Careers - Sharna Latch
12:20pm - About BCS membership - Charlie Houston-Brown
12:40pm - Questions and answers
12:50pm - Lunch and networking
1:30pm - Event close
Synopsis
This event is aimed at providing insight into something that employers expect from new IT graduates but rarely make clear.
We'll talk about the importance of getting hands-on experience with real data and provide some tips on how to get that experience.
Finally, we'll close with information on how BCS can aid your early career.
Important venue information: If you plan to join us in person and are travelling by car, you must provide your car registration number to avoid parking charges.
Please email Sandra Woolley at s.i.woolley@keele.ac.uk, stating that you are attending the Early Careers BCS event on 10th March and include your car registration number.
This must be done by the 7th March.
Parking location: https://what3words.com/upgrading.shaped.track
Venue location: https://what3words.com/length.scuba.slower
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Join BCS today
Please note: if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.
For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
This event is brought to you by: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire branch
