ABOUT US
The Young Professionals Forum of the Association Consulting Engineers of Zambia (ACEZ) consists of Young Professionals who are passionate about the engineering industry and are interested in ensuring the sustainability and promotion of the profession.
A Young Professional (YP) is described by FIDIC as “The Future Leader” who will fill the leadership gap in the next generation. YPs are the Talent – Pipeline of the Consulting engineering industry and thus it is important to keep them engaged within the Consulting engineering community.
The initiative need for such a Forum was identified at the FIDIC conference in 2013. The YPF was formed in order to uplift the industry where new ideas could be generated to assist, promote and identify possible problems that the industry may be facing with a view of providing solutions. The forum was also formed to enhance capacity building of Young Professionals and make a platform to create opportunities for knowledge sharing among the professionals and member firms.
Like many other countries, Zambia has not been left out. The Steering Committee have worked tirelessly in order to have Young Professionals Forum launched in Zambia. Zambia officially launched its forum on 18th March, 2016.
The YPFSC structure currently consists of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary General & committee members. The YPF is also represented on some of the ACEZ Committees.
Membership
Membership of the National YPF is voluntary and restricted to qualified engineering professionals under the age of 40 Years who are employed by ACEZ Member Firms. Members can join by visiting the website show below.
YPF Vision, Mission and Values
To provide a unified voice for the Young Professionals within the FIDIC community.
To provide a platform for Young Professionals to network effectively regionally and globally.
Mission Statement
The FIDIC Young Professionals Forum (YPF) will provide the following services to the Young Professionals in Zambia:
Networking
Facilitate communication and interaction between Young Professionals nationally and internationally;
Act as a focal point and link between Young Professionals locally and other member associations;
Improve and promote discussions pertinent to the Young Professionals community.
Acting as a voice for the Young Professionals
Provide and transfer information between the Young Professionals community, ACEZ, Group of African Member Associations (GAMA) and FIDIC;
Identify issues of Young Professionals that can contribute to ACEZ, GAMA and FIDIC.
Core Values
The YPF will carry out its mission in the following manner on behalf of Young Professionals:
Listen
It will listen to the needs and interests of the Young Professionals and engage the ACEZ, GAMA and FIDIC on key issues;
Understand
It will comprehend and understand the interests of Young Professionals, encourage discussion within the community, and act as a bridge between Young Professionals, ACEZ, GAMA and FIDIC.
Action
Members of the YPF will take action on behalf of Young Professionals who want to make a difference in the ACEZ, GAMA and FIDIC community. The YPFSC will work to help realize the goals and aspirations of Young Professionals. The committee will also act as the professional “voice” of the Young Professionals within the ACEZ, GAMA and FIDIC community.
YPs Membership benefits
Networking with colleagues
Mentorship
Networking with industry experts
Keeping up to date with the latest events, technical presentations and access to research and support materials
Attending events, courses, site visits and customized seminars to advance their continuous professional development (CPD)
YP Activities
Trainings
Discussion Forums, “Inspirational meetings” and guest speakers
Networking, Conferences and meetings, seminars etc.
Technical visits
Others
Bulletins
Social events; Facebook, twitter, linked etc.
Presentations (for university students)
Promotional campaigns
