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Chess Club: Strategically Mapping out your career

Young Professionals Network event

25/07/2025

17:30 - 20:00 UK Time

WSP, The Mailbox, Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RQ

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Join Energy Institute West Midlands YPN and AFBE-UK for an engaging and inspiring evening designed to help you take control of your career journey. Chess Club: Strategically Mapping Out Your Career is not your typical career event — it's a dynamic, interactive, and practical session where strategy meets inspiration.

Just like chess, building a successful career requires foresight, resilience, and well-timed moves. Through thought-provoking activities, you’ll explore how to assess your current position, identify growth opportunities, and navigate career challenges with clarity and confidence.

Hear from inspirational speakers who have carved unique paths in the energy and engineering sectors, and gain actionable insights from their stories of success, setbacks, and strategic choices. Whether you're a student, professional, or considering your next move, this session will empower you to take intentional steps towards your goals.

What to Expect:

Interactive and practical session
Inspirational speakers
Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals and students

Come prepared to reflect, engage, and leave with a personalised strategy to power your next career move.

Contact details

Chisomnazu Umeh: ypnwestmidlands@energyinst.org

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