AFBE and University of Aberdeen Engineering careers event 2023

This event presents an opportunity for students to network with industry experts from various Engineering companies, speak directly to employers and take advantage of various career routes and opportunities they offer. It will also provide insights about the trends happening in the industry.

There will be a panel discussion with mentors and thought leaders from across the industry, as they share their career success stories and the importance of mentorship as students prepare to navigate their chosen career trajectories. At this event, students will listen to presentations from various companies at designated company exhibition booths, University of Aberdeen Careers and Employability Service and AFBE-UK.

The Transition Lead at AFBE-UK will also introduce and provide an insight to the AFBE Transition Careers Programme that prepares students and professionals for the world of work, highlight upcoming Transition events in collaboration with companies for Q4 2023 and 2024.

Please note that if you are not available for the entire event, you are free to drop in and out.

Agenda

• 9.00 – 9.30: Registration, refreshments, networking and exhibition • 9.30 – 10.00: Keynote Speeches - AFBE-UK presentation by Roy Bitrus (AFBE Scotland Co-Chair) - Keynote speech by David Whitehouse (CEO, OE UK) - Introduction to the University of Aberdeen Careers and Employability Service• 10.00 – 11.00: Main Exhibition; speed networking with employers and industry experts• 11.00 – 11.40: Panel Discussion 1: Topic - A Day in the Life of Industry Professional• 11.40 – 12.10: Refreshments, networking and exhibition• 12.10 – 12.40: Presentation on Energy Transition• 12.40 – 13.10: Presentation by Senior HR professional on ‘positioning for the Industry in the digital age’• 13.10 – 13.50: Panel Discussion 2: Topic – Importance of Mentorship by AFBE-UK Company mentors • 13.50 – 14.20: Refreshments, networking and exhibition• 14.20 – 14.50: Presentation on AFBE Transition Programme by Ibim Diri• 14.50 – 15.20: Presentation from the School of Engineering/Careers and Employability Service• 15.20 – 15.50: Closing Remarks/Questions• 15.50 – 16.20: Sign up of students to AFBE and AFBE Transition Event