IET Membership

Here Neil Bridgeman and Mark Alison are joined by Jordan Osborn from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, the IET to talk about IET membership and how it can help electricians and apprentices working within the electrical industry.  IET.tv – An online video library with 1000’s of technical videos: https://tv.theiet.org/ Local Networks – Access a network of like-minded individuals near you!: https://www.theiet.org/membership/communities/local-networks/ Technical Networks – Interested in a certain sector or technology? Check out our technical networks: https://www.theiet.org/membership/communities/technical-networks/ Mentors – Thinking of becoming Professionally Registered and need guidance from someone who has already been through the process? Access our mentors here: https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-development/mentoring/ Foothold – A benevolent fund to support IET members with things such as, legal advice, unemployment, carer and wellbeing support: https://www.myfoothold.org/ Travel awards – Throughout the year, we offer our members the opportunity to apply for pots of money to cover travel costs for activities relating to their professional development. Find out more here: https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/awards-scholarships/travel-awards Development Tools – If you are early on in your career and are looking for support in how to develop your skills, check out our Initial Professional Development tools: https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-development/initial-professional-development/ Volunteering – There are many opportunities to engage with the IET and volunteer with us from becoming a STEM ambassador, to supporting others with their professional development: https://www.theiet.org/involved/volunteering-for-the-iet/volunteer-roles/ Young Professional Groups – Similar to the local networks, you can engage with our Young Professional Groups around the world: https://www.theiet.org/involved/young-professionals/ EngTech for Electricians – Further information can be found here: https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-registration/engineering-technician-engtech-for-electricians/ Upskilling courses – We frequently run a number of soft and hard skill courses for our members at a minimal cost, including topics such as, effective negotiation, commercial awareness and influencing and persuasion: https://www.theiet.org/career/courses-training/lifeskills-online/ IET Venues – All members have access to our two member venues, Savoy Place in London and Austin Course in Birmingham: https://savoyplace.theiet.org/engineering-hub/ https://austincourt.theiet.org/about/member-facilities/ Online Digital Library – All IET members have access to our online digital library which hosts over 190,000 e-books, technical papers and journals. Lots of resources are free. Members can benefit from 35% off paid resources and also gain 10 free credits each year to use towards other paid resources: https://di