10 Reasons to Join IMechE
- Kai Jin Chong
- Jul 26, 2020
- 2 min read
1: The Student Chapter
A student chapter acts as a small branch of IMechE in a university and/or institution, being responsible for organising events for engineering students at the campus. These events can include talks, trips, workshops and competitions. Besides events that take place on-campus, inter-student chapter events can also take place on a national/regional scale. On an international scale, various events have been organised by IMechE themselves for students to participate in, including their Design Challenge and Speak Out for Engineering competitions. The student chapter will aid any student member who wishes to participate in an international event.
2: Online Events and Webinars
IMechE is in charge of organising a host of various international events through their website, which includes a diverse range of webinars, workshops and talks regarding many different engineering topics. There is always something new for you to learn each day, so go ahead and sign up for one! Click here to see all upcoming events: https://www.imeche.org/events/events-upcoming?feeType=1 . Click here to see upcoming events in Malaysia: http://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/south-east-asia .
3: Competitions and Challenges
As aforementioned, many competitions by IMechE are held on an international level. Many prizes are up for grabs! Have a look at the list of challenges here: https://www.imeche.org/get-involved/young-members-network#challenges .
4: Industrial Insight and Networking
Looking for ways to prepare yourself for your future career? Then join a student chapter! With talks where experts in the industry are invited as speakers and trips to various factories, companies and firms, there is no shortage of opportunities for you to learn more about the workplace and hear about the experiences of those working in various industries. Furthermore, the Malaysia Young Member Section (YMS) is always ready to assist graduates who are new to the workplace. Learn more about them here: http://nearyou.imeche.org/near-you/south-east-asia/malaysia-young-members .
5: Scholarships, Awards, Sponsorships and Grants
Each year, IMechE presents various financial incentives to aid members who need them the most. See if you already qualify for one: https://www.imeche.org/careers-education/scholarships-and-awards/about/all-scholarships-and-awards#YM !
6: Up-to-date News
IMechE's Professional Engineering monthly newsletter keeps members up-to-date with the latest news from the engineering industry. Read up the latest free articles online here: https://www.imeche.org/news . Alternatively, you can also download the Professional Engineering app on your phone!
7: Training Courses
IMechE is home to several online courses, teaching engineers around the world all they need to know in order to thrive in their careers. Members may also receive offers for some of these courses. Have a look at the courses available here: https://www.imeche.org/training-qualifications .
8: Career Developer
IMechE provides a number of tools for engineers to keep track of their own development. You can read more about the different methods available for you to do so here: https://www.imeche.org/membership-registration/professional-development-and-cpd/career-developer .
9: The Digital Library
The Digital Library contains a huge collection of various engineering textbooks, articles, journals and other resources, useful for anyone doing engineering research. There are over 75,000 sources for you to choose from! Check it out: https://www.imeche.org/library-archive/search-our-library-and-digital-resources .
10: Support Network
Need assistance, advice or counselling? The Support Network consists of a team of experienced engineers capable of answering all your queries and needs. Read more about them here: https://www.imeche.org/support-network .
Sign up as an affiliate member now! Click here: https://www.imeche.org/membership-registration/become-a-member/affiliate-member .
Do check out their various social media accounts as well.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imeche/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imeche
Contacts: https://www.imeche.org/contact-us
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