Get Involved and Raise Your Profile
Local Networks (LNs)
With over 100 Local Networks around the world, there is a community of IET members near you which provide professional networking opportunities. The level of involvement is up to you from attending an event or giving a talk, to joining the Local Network committee. No matter the amount of time you can commit, your Local Network committee would be delighted to hear from you.
Technical and Professional Networks (TPNs)
The IET host over 30 TPNs which enable engineering and technology professionals, academics and students to come together to discuss research and innovation in their sectors.You can participate in a number of ways – using the online discussion forums, attending a TPN organised event or by joining a TPN committee.
Volunteering
IET members can get involved with a broad range of volunteering opportunities from being a mentor or qualification assessor, to organising meeting and events or helping author new publications. Volunteering will give you great personal satisfaction whilst being an enjoyable and rewarding experience which enhances both your professional and personal development.
Shaping the future
The IET is a voice for the profession and represents the view of its members on a wide range of professional and technological issues. During the course of a year, the IET responds to around 30 consultations from Parliament, Government, the European Union and other agencies. The responses submitted include contributions from our members so you really do have a means to offer your opinion and help us shape the future.
Developing the next generation of engineers and technicians
The IET accredits almost 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate courses around the world as well as providing curriculum support for teachers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses (STEM). Our Education 5-19 team works closely with a number of educational partners and contributes funding to their activities. Our programmes, which include IET Faraday, are supported by a network of Schools Liaison Officers (IET members) who work with schools to excite pupils about STEM subjects.