Limited places remain for the IPI YPN Skills, Training & Career Guidance Seminar, which is due to take place on  Friday, 4th November 2011 at the UCD School of Geography, Planning & Environmental Policy, UCD Richview, Dublin 14.  This is a FREE event and all are welcome.  RSVP now to ypn@ipi.ie to avoid disappointment – we look forward to seeing you there!

PROGRAMME

9.30: Registration

10.00: Opening and Welcome by Ed Barrett, Chair of the IPI Young Planners Network

10.15: Session 1: Planning Opportunities Abroad – Part 1
This session is intended to provide a brief overview of the UK and Canadian planning systems for those considering working abroad. Speakers include planners, who are working in Ireland having previously worked in those jurisdictions.

11.15: Breakout Questions & Answers Session – Tea / Coffee

11.45: Session 2: Planning Opportunities at Home – Part 1
During the second portion of the morning session, a number of planners working in non-traditional or alternative planning jobs will give talks on their experiences. Speakers include Michael Wall (Barrister working in planning and environmental law), Paddy Matthews (Fáilte Ireland) and Ciara Kellett (EIS Ltd, formerly of Intel) and Shane McLoughney (ESBI).

12.45: Breakout Questions & Answers Session

1.00: Lunch

2.00: Session 3: Planning Opportunities at Home – Part 2
This session will cover as internship and volunteering opportunities, provide advice on opportunities on academic research and further study and provide expert guidance on entrepreneurship.  Confirmed speakers include James Nix (An Taisce).

3.00 Breakout Questions & Answers Session

3.15: Session 4: Planning Opportunities Abroad – Part 2
This session is intended to provide a brief overview of the Australian and New Zealand planning systems for those considering working abroad. Speakers include planners, who are working in Ireland having previously worked in those jurisdictions.

4.15 Final Questions & Answers Session

4.30 Close